Federal Work Study positions are designed to provide eligible students with
valuable work experience and to compliment their field of study. This program provides funds that students earn by working on-campus or for eligible outside agencies. Funds are disbursed
directly to students in the form of a monthly paycheck from Portland State.
In order to qualify for Federal Work Study, students must complete the FAFSA application and qualify according to federal guidelines. For the 09-10 aid year, students must have an Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) no greater than $10,000. Federal Work Study funding is very limited, and is typically exhausted very quickly. At this time there is no waiting list for students who were eligible but not awarded Work Study funds.
Undergraduates must enroll in 6 credit hours or more for Work Study employment. Graduate students must enroll in 5 credit hours or more for Work Study employment. Students awarded Work Study must present a Certificate of Eligibility (available in the Office of Student Financial Aid) to their employer. Work Study jobs are listed in the Career Connect section of the Career Center web site.
Off-campus Work-study positions are available with government and community service agencies who have signed a contract with PSU to provide Work Study employment for PSU students. These
positions are also listed through the Career Center.
Students may also be eligible to earn Work Study funds during Summer term if they are awarded.
