Federal and State Work-Study Program

The Federal and State Work Study Program provides a job for undergraduate students enrolled at least half time who demonstrate financial need to help pay for their educational expenses. The hourly pay rate is typically above the current federal minimum wage. The amount of Work Study awarded depends on a student’s financial need, availability of funding, and the amount of other aid the student receives. Students are typically approved to work at least 15 hours per week. Work-Study students are paid bi-weekly.

The State Work-Study program requires applicants to be Texas residents attending a public or non-profit independent college in Texas. The state program further requires that students be enrolled at least half time and not be on an athletic scholarship or enrolled in a seminary or other program leading to ordination or licensure to preach.