Federal Work-Study

The Federal Work-Study Program is a federally funded, campus-based aid program designed to provide part-time jobs for eligible students with financial need.

  • Jobs are located both on and off-campus.
  • Students are paid at least minimum wage. Some positions pay a higher wage.
  • Students work around their class schedules.
  • Students receive a bi-weekly paycheck for hours worked. 

To participate:

  • Submit the  no later than December 1 each year.
  • Students must have demonstrated financial need per the FAFSA.
  • Students must be meeting .
  • Students must be enrolled at least half time (6 credit hours) each semester they are employed.
  • Students may not work more than 29 hours per week.
  • Students may not work during regularly scheduled class times or activities.
  • Student earnings may not exceed the amount of Federal Work-Study that appears on their most recent financial aid award.

Details

The Office of Student Financial Aid will send an award notification to eligible students with instructions for securing a job.

Fees owed The University of Akron will not be deducted from wages earned through the Federal Work-Study Program.

Though program earnings are taxable income, they are excluded from consideration as income on the FAFSA for the following year.

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