Work-Study Debunked

Work-study is a bit of a mystery, I know.  In fact, a large percentage of freshmen who come through our office ask about it, thinking that work-study is controlled through our office.  Work-study is actually a federal grant that’s handed out based on your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) results, which means that you gotta talk to the One Stop Office in Lone Mountain (415-422-2020).  All financial aid inquires are handled by One Stop. 

Most departments on campus prefer to hire students who have been granted work-study packages.  (You can also see which departments on campus only hire students with work-study when you search for on-campus jobs on the Student Employment website.)  Unfortunately, not every student who submits a FAFSA gets a grant.  However, if you have been granted work-study, make sure you start hunting for an on-campus job STAT.  There is a cut-off date sometime in October in the Fall semester (and probably sometime in February or March in the Spring semester) by when you must get a job or forfeit your work-study grant.

Getting a job on campus is highly competitive, so you need to be prepared with a stellar resume and cover letter, not to mention some great interviewing skills.  We can help you develop your job application materials and interviewing skills at the Career Services Center.  Just come on by!   

See you then!
Seghel