Work-Study

Work-study is a need-based financial aid that allows students to earn money by working part-time jobs.Ìý

Similar to a regular job:Ìý

  • Paid only for hours workedÌý
  • Taxed on incomeÌý
  • Get a W-2Ìý

Work-study, not work & study: Despite what the name may suggest, there's typically no time for personal activities like studying while you work. Some employers may make exceptions with approval from your supervisor.Ìý

No impact to aid eligibility: Work-study earnings are excluded from financial need determination on your financial aid application for the following year.Ìý

How to get work-study

Apply for financial aid

Don’t wait! Work-study is typically offered in the order students apply, and funding is limited.Ìý

First-year students: If you have significant financial need and indicate you’d like work-study on your application, you’re immediately eligibleÌýÌý

Continuing students: If you previously had work-study, you're automatically offered it again. Make sure you apply for aid early and still qualify.Ìý

Find a work-study job

Career Services manages a available to all students, where employers post designated work-study jobs.Ìý

We can also transition most student jobs to work-study if requested.Ìý

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This is a list of off-campus employers we've already approved to hire work-study students at CU Â鶹ӰԺ. If you're interested, check for job postings and ways to get in touch on their websites.Ìý

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Earnings

  • Work-study doesn’t pay your bill directly
  • You're paid every two weeks for the hours you work
  • Track your earnings compared to your total work-study offer each term

Need more work-study? Submit a work-study increase to ask for a larger amount. Keep in mind that available funds may impact what we can offer. If you've had work-study before, your previous earnings may also be a factor.Ìý

If your work-study amount is updated for any reason, the Office of Financial Aid will email you.Ìý

Set Up Direct DepositÌýPayroll Dates

TaxesÌý

The money you earn is taxable like regular hourly jobs.

W-2 available each year in

ÌýÌýWant your W-2 mailed? Keep your employee address updated (under Resources). If you need help, contact Employee Services at 303-860-4200.

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ÌýÌý Waitlist

Eligible but didn't get an automatic work-study offer? This can happen when our funding gets low.Ìý

Step 1: Make sure you're eligibleÌý

Before joining, you should ensure we've confirmed you're still eligible for work-study. Also, check if your employer/potential employer has submitted a work-study request.

Step 2: Join the waitlist

You’re placed on the list in the order you join.For fall semester, students with work-study in the last year will move higher on the waitlist until October.ÌýÌý

Step 3: Check your email often

We review funding every two weeks and offer work-study to students on the waitlist when possible.

Summer work-study

How to request: Complete the Summer Financial Aid Application as soon as it becomes available in   in late February.ÌýÌý

Eligibility: Enroll in the semester you’re requesting work-study or enroll in both spring and the following fall semesters. Also, make sure you’ve for the current and upcoming academic years.

Review Summer Dates & Deadlines

Work-study dates

ResourcesÌý

Get the job? Here are some tools you may need next:Ìý

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