Work-Study FAQs

Work-Study is a campus-based program administered by the Financial Aid Office. To apply for Work-Study, you need to:

• File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before March 2

The Financial Aid Office sets the packaging guidelines used to award Work-Study. Work-Study eligibility is awarded after grants, scholarships, loans and other aid. The amount can vary from student to student. 

For any Academic Year, Work-Study will be awarded only to entering freshman, transfer students entering as juniors, and continuing students who earned Work-Study wages during the previous school year. 

If students were not originally awarded Work-Study and wish to receive Federal Work-Study, submit a written request to add work-study to your financial aid award, if funding becomes available you will be contacted by our Office.

The process is as follows:

• Apply for the job that interests you from the Job Opportunities webpage. 
• If selected for the position, you may be required to attend a sign in session with the Human Resource Office located in MSR 320.

First-Time Work-Study Employee

If you are a first-time work-study employee that has been hired (not previously employed), a sign-in session with Human Resources is required prior to beginning work. Students will need acceptable identification to one of the scheduled Sign-ins.

If one of the sign-in sessions conflicts with a student's classes, an appointment may be scheduled by contacting Human Resources Department (MSR 320 Building #27 see map) at (209) 667-3351.

NOTE: If your Federal Work-Study award is not accepted or if you have not found employment, it may be canceled. Cancellation is for the entire academic year.

You may begin seeking job placements as early as August. Federal Work-Study employment may begin anytime during the academic year starting the first day of the semester through the last day of finals provided you are enrolled at least half-time and you meet the following requirements:

• You have a work-study award;
• You have accepted your Award on the MyStanState Portal with the Statement of Educational Purpose.

NOTE: You may not be employed under Federal Work-Study after the date of any withdrawal from all classes.

Hourly wages begin at minimum wage, but may be higher based on your skills, prior experience, and the nature of the job.

Federal Work Study Students are limited to 20 hours per week during the academic terms. During semester breaks, students may be eligible to work up to 40 hours per week, subject to departmental needs. 

No, you may not have more than one Work-Study job.

Federal Work-Study students are placed on Stanislaus State payroll and are paid monthly via Direct Deposit into your Bank Account or by check which can be picked up at the Cashiers Office located in the Mary Stuart Rogers Gateway Building, Suite 100.