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Work Study

This is funded in three different ways in the State of Washington. The principle of work-study is that students are guaranteed a part-time job at or above the minimum wage. Students are limited to the number of hours they can work each academic year.

Federal Work Study

Federal Work-Study (FWS) provides part-time jobs for undergraduate and graduate students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay education expenses. The program encourages community service work and work related to the recipient"s course of study.
See the FWS website for more information or see this entry in Wikipedia.

Washington State Work Study

Through part-time work, students earn money for college while gaining experience whenever possible in jobs related to their career goals. State Work Study provides an alternative to high levels of student borrowing. Students can attend public two- and four-year colleges and universities and many accredited independent four-year colleges and universities.
See the Higher Education Coordinating Board website for details.

College Work Study

Most colleges use the Federal Work-Study program mentioned above and might have their own as well. Please see the various institutions and financial aid offices for details.

Common work-study jobs include tutoring other students, or working in the college cafeteria, technology center, fitness center, bookstore or library. Some jobs will be based on your skills or academic program. Your wage depends on the job and your qualifications, but most students average about 15 hours a week and may earn $3,000 or more per year.

Work study is not considered income on the FAFSA. If you don"t qualify for work study, check with the school"s financial aid administrator about non-subsidized on-campus jobs. Or consider off-campus jobs.