FAQs - College Work-Study

1. Am I eligible for College Work-Study?

For College work-study (CWS) awards, first make sure your FAFSA is on file with our office by the April 1 priority deadline, and indicate on your FASFA that you are interested in a job. If you are not initially awarded CWS, contact our office and ask to be put on the waiting list. There is no guarantee, however, that you will receive a CWS award.

2. How do I get a College Work-Study position?

After you have been awarded workstudy, please visit the Work Study Job Page to apply for jobs. Once you have been hired, you will need to fill out some paperwork. Your new supervisor should walk you through this process. In a nutshell, you will need to take two forms of ID (driver's license and social security card) to the Human Resources Office (Bayou 2537) to receive I-9 clearance. After receiving I-9 clearance, you will need to complete paperwork from your supervisor and/or the Office of Student Financial Aid.

3. How many hours am I permitted to work as a College Work-Study student?

You can't work more than 20 hours per week. Some positions will require 20 hours per week while others may be less. CWS students generally find that the flexibility of their schedules is a perk of participating in the program.

4. When is my timesheet due?

Complete your timesheets every other Tuesday morning, as they are due to the Office of Student Financial Aid on Tuesday by noon. Please check with your supervisor for information on which week of the pay cycle you are currently working.