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Work-Study

Work-study is a way for you to earn funds toward your educational expenses through part-time employment on campus. UAFS offers two work-study programs: federal and university. Benefits include developing interpersonal skills, practicing time management skills, and getting a great reference from your supervisor for your resume.

Funds are not paid directly on the student’s account; however, the student may use the funds they earn to pay charges on their student account.

Federal Work-Study

Federal Work Study is a need-based financial aid program. To be eligible, students must:

Important: Students may not begin working in an FWS role until their award is available and accepted in Workday and their eligibility is confirmed by the Financial Aid & Veteran Benefits Office.

  • FWS positions are paid with federal funds
  • Students may work up to 15 hours per week
  • Students are paid bi-weekly via direct deposit
  • Paid at state minimum wage

Student-Worker (University Funded)

University-funded Student Worker positions are not based on financial need and do not require a FAFSA to apply. These roles are funded directly by departments and follow the same hiring and onboarding process as FWS roles.

  • Students may work up to 15 hours per week
  • Paid bi-weekly via direct deposit
  • Paid at state minimum wage

These roles include positions such as:

  • Office Assistants
  • Tutors
  • Lab Assistants
  • Grant-Funded Student Roles

Application Process for All Student Jobs

All students—whether applying for FWS or student-worker positions—must now apply through Workday via department-specific job postings. The general Work-Study pool is no longer used.

How to Apply in Workday

  1. Log in to Workday and navigate to the Career application.
  2. Select Find Student Jobs to view open positions.
  3. Apply to specific postings for departments you're interested in.
  4. Complete your profile and upload any required documents.
  5. Submit your application.

NOTE: UAFS does NOT assign work-study jobs to any student.

What is the Hiring Process?

Once a department has reviewed applications:

  • The hiring supervisor will contact you directly if selected for an interview.
  • If offered a job, you’ll receive a notification in Workday to accept the offer and begin onboarding.
  • All student hires must complete:
    • I-9 verification (work authorization)
    • Background check (if applicable)
    • Onboarding documents and tasks in Workday

How Will I Be Paid?

Student positions are paid hourly and are paid the state minimum wage. Pay will be direct deposited bi-weekly based on the hours worked in arrears.

Questions?

 

  • For help applying or posting a position in Workday, contact:
    Zoe Thames, Human Resources
    Zoe.ThamesFREEuafs