Federal Work Study

Federal Work-Study is one of the Campus-Based Aid Programs. This program provides University and community service jobs to ��Ƶ students who qualify. Work-Study is based on the results of your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Only students who have been offered Federal Work-Study on their can view and select a Work-Study position.

How do I apply for Federal Work-Study?

annually by ��Ƶ's first-priority consideration date of February 15.
Federal Work-Study is determined at the time financial aid is offered.

How do I select a Federal Work-Study position?

Athens campus students visit the website.
Select the appropriate academic year and select "Search Jobs" under the Work Study tab.
Search for positions based on the department, job title, position keyword, or words in the job description. No interviews for Work-Study positions are required.
After selecting a position, you must contact your employer to arrange your work schedule.
Regional campus students visit the Student Services Office on your campus.

What should I do if I am not offered Federal Work-Study?

Based on the number of students working during the year, there may be additional Work-Study funds that can be offered to students. In October, if you are interested in Work-Study and have filed your FAFSA, email financial.aid.employment@ohio.edu to be placed on the Work-Study waiting list.

You may be ineligible for Work-Study based on your FAFSA information. If so, we recommend pursuing Student Hourly Employment or PACE employment positions.

Quick Facts

You can only participate in Federal Work-Study if it is offered to you on your .
Pay rate is based on the Federal Minimum Wage or the State of Ohio Minimum Wage, whichever is greater.
Students cannot hold both a Federal Work-Study position and a PACE position. Students cannot hold both a Federal Work-Study position and an RA position. Students cannot hold more than one Federal Work-Study position.
Students must be enrolled to earn Work-Study funds. For summer semester exceptions, email financial.aid.employment@ohio.edu.
Positions available on Athens campus and all five regional campuses.
Opportunities for work study positions are also available at community-based host sites through the Community Work Study Program, coordinated in partnership with the Center for Community Engagement.
Student hours and work schedule will be determined by departmental supervisors based on need and availability.