Work Study
Federal Work-Study allows you to work part-time (no more than 20 hours per week) and earn money for your education. To be considered for a work-study job at Saint Louis University, you must complete a .
Fast Facts About Work-Study and SLU
Here are a few things to know about federal work-study at SLU:
- It does not reduce your tuition.
- Funds are limited and awarded to students based on their financial need.
- Work-study jobs are real jobs, so you鈥檒l need to apply and interview to be selected for any open positions. Receiving a work-study award does not guarantee you鈥檒l be hired for a position.
- Earnings from your work-study job are paid directly to you based on your hours worked on a bi-weekly basis. Earnings are NOT automatically applied to your student account.
- Students may only work one work-study job at a time.
- Students in programs outside the United States, such as study abroad or the Madrid campus, are not eligible for Federal Work Study as labor laws may differ.
- Awards will be offered as long as funds are available.
- Awards for the upcoming academic year will begin March 1.
Frequently Asked Questions about Federal Work Study
Applying for Work-Study Positions at SLU
To apply for work-study positions at SLU, you鈥檒l need to create an account on . Once you鈥檙e logged in, you can create a profile, upload your r茅sum茅 and browse job openings.
When you find a job you鈥檙e interested in, make sure it鈥檚 work-study eligible, and click on the job title to open the description. From there, click on the 鈥渁pply鈥� tab to submit your application. You will be notified by the department via email or phone if you are selected. Don鈥檛 hesitate to contact your financial aid counselor if you haven鈥檛 heard anything within two weeks of applying.
The policies, regulations, procedures, and fees are subject to change without prior notice, if necessary, to keep Saint Louis University policies in compliance with state and federal laws and/or with rules and regulations of Saint Louis University.