Working during college offers you not only the opportunity to earn money to help your college expenses, it also allows you to gain valuable skills and job experience, making you more attractive to employers in today’s competitive job market.
Federal Work-Study
The Federal Work-Study Program is funded by the federal government, with matching funds coming from Scripps. Students in the program can earn up to $2,200 per academic year. Your Federal Work-Study award amount may be reduced if you receive an additional grant, outside scholarship, or departmental award, and the combination of all awards exceeds your federal need.
If you accept a work-study offer, you will only be paid for the hours you work. There is no penalty if you work fewer hours or earn less than is offered in your aid package.
Eligibility
To be eligible for Federal Work-Study, you must:
- demonstrate financial need,
- meet all application deadlines,
- be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen;
- enroll full-time; and,
- maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress toward your degree objective.
Disbursement
Federal Work-Study earnings will not be credited to your student account. Instead, Federal Work-Study will be paid directly to you on a biweekly schedule based on the number of hours you work during a given pay period and your hourly rate of pay. During the course of the academic year, you and your employer will receive notifications from the Office of Financial Aid notifying you of your remaining eligibility for earnings.
Finding a Job on Campus
For more information on finding a job on campus, check here: Inside Scripps – Student Employment