Work-Study lets you work and earn money to help pay for your costs. It is a need-based employment opportunity given to you as part of your financial aid package.
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
ELIGIBILITY
AMOUNT
TERMS
Federal Work-Study
Federally subsidized employment program awarded by UC
Based on financial need; early FAFSA application
Earning eligibility to $3,000
Unlike other aid that is credited to the bill, bi-weekly paycheck received based on hours worked; hourly wage depends on job responsibilities
Federal Work-Study - Summer
Same as above
Based on financial need; application available beginning March 1
Earning eligibility to $2,500
Same as above
Notes:
Must be admitted into a degree program to receive work-study.
Eligibility criteria subject to change; maximum amounts are estimates and dependent upon sufficient funding.
Early FAFSA application means limited funding; awards are made on a first-come, first-serve basis until funding is depleted.
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