Federal Work-Study

Work-study · U.S. Department of Education / Federal Student Aid

Federal Work-Study. Open Now. U.S. Department of Education / Federal Student Aid. Not a promise you will receive the award.

Sponsor
U.S. Department of Education / Federal Student Aid
Official link
https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/work-study (studentaid.gov)
Amount
Your total work-study award depends on when you apply, your level of financial need, and your school's funding level. You earn at least the current federal minimum wage, and your earnings are capped at your total Federal Work-Study award (StudentAid.gov work-study page).
Status
Open Now. Apply through the FAFSA. Federal Student Aid says to apply for aid early because funds are limited. Your school’s financial aid office awards it.
Deadline
Apply through the FAFSA. Federal Student Aid says to apply for aid early because funds are limited; your school's financial aid office awards Federal Work-Study (StudentAid.gov work-study page; checked 2026-10-24)
Who can apply
See the official page.
Last checked
October 24, 2026 (we checked the official page)
Last verified
2026-10-24

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Source: U.S. Department of Education / Federal Student Aid (official URL on file)

Source: confirmed

Deadline verified: yes · 2026-10-24

Application path: confirmed · official page on file

Current cycle: confirmed · the official page says to apply through the FAFSA

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Eligibility on file

Federal Work-Study provides part-time jobs for undergraduate and graduate students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay education expenses. It is available to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students with financial need, full-time or part-time. It is administered by schools participating in the Federal Work-Study Program; check with your school's financial aid office to find out if your school participates. Students must also meet the general eligibility criteria for federal student aid (StudentAid.gov work-study page; FSA Handbook 2026-27 Vol. 6 Ch. 2; checked 2026-10-24).

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How to apply

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Who qualifies, job types, pay, and hours, from StudentAid.gov and the FSA Handbook: Federal Work-Study guide

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Who sponsors Federal Work-Study?

U.S. Department of Education / Federal Student Aid. Official page: https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/work-study

What is the amount for Federal Work-Study?

Your total work-study award depends on when you apply, your level of financial need, and your school's funding level. You earn at least the current federal minimum wage, and your earnings are capped at your total Federal Work-Study award (StudentAid.gov work-study page). This is the amount on file.

Who can apply for Federal Work-Study?

Federal Work-Study provides part-time jobs for undergraduate and graduate students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay education expenses. It is available to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students with financial need, full-time or part-time. It is administered by schools participating in the Federal Work-Study Program; check with your school's financial aid office to find out if your school participates. Students must also meet the general eligibility crit…

What is the status of Federal Work-Study?

Open Now. Apply through the FAFSA. Federal Student Aid says to apply for aid early because funds are limited. Your school’s financial aid office awards it.

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