Important News
- May 5: Summer Session Financial Aid Application Available
- May 15: 2007-2008 (current academic year) Loan Application Deadlines
- May 15: 2007-2008 (current academic year) Undergraduate Deadline to Appeal to Document Additional Expenses and Alternative Budgets
- June 30: Verification Deadline for Undergraduates
- Possible Fee Increase for 2008-2009: Letter from UC President Dynes
- Short-Term Loan Program Summer Schedule
- Important Legal Notice Regarding Student Fee Litigation-Kashmiri
- File 2008-2009 FAFSA on the Web by March 2
- Visit MY LOANS Today
- Join the Financial Aid Student Advisory Committee
- Navigating the Financial Aid Web Site
Will a College Job Be Beneficial To My Student?
A college job contributes more than financial assistance to a student's college education. It offers a double bonus--education plus job experience. In increasingly competitive job markets, employers seek applicants who have employment as well as academic experience. A part-time job may also provide:
- Practical training and experiences in the student's chosen field.
- Positive job experiences to help identify career objectives.
- An impressive resume and recommendations from former employers.
UC Education Finance Policy for Undergraduates
UC Davis uses the University of California Education Finance Policy to determine financial aid awards for undergraduates. The policy establishes a partnership of resources to help students and parents meet the cost of education. An important element of that partnership is that students will work and use their earnings to contribute to the cost of their educational expenses. Students are encouraged to work less than 20 hours a week so that it doesn't affect their studies. Depending on funding availability, the amount a student is expected to contribute from work changes each year.
What Kinds of Work-Study Jobs Are Available?
Work-Study jobs are available in campus departments including the Library, Bookstore, Memorial Union, Recreation Hall, ASUCD, administrative offices, and laboratories. Off-campus agencies offer a variety of openings such as recreation leaders, counselors, research and technical assistants, and preschool aides. The pay rate can range from slightly above minimum wage to approximately $8.00 per hour.
Community Service Jobs
Students have the opportunity to perform community service and get paid for it! The position must be designated by UC Davis as community service. Community service employers provide services designed to improve the quality of life for community residents, particularly low-income individuals. Most of these positions will be for employers who are located off-campus. UC Davis encourages its students to seek employment with organizations that provide community services. Students employed in community service may petition for an increase in their Federal Work-Study award.