Federal Work-Study and Student Employment

Work-Study for Undergraduates
Federal Work-Study is awarded to undergraduates based on need, which is determined by the FAFSA. Because funding is limited, not all students with need receive Work-Study funding. Work-Study allows a student to earn financial aid through employment. Instead of a financial aid payment, the student's Work-Study award is paid in the form of a payroll check for time/hours worked. All job listings are available online at jobs.ucdavis.edu.

Undergraduates who are awarded Work-Study should read The Student Guide to the Federal Work-Study Program. The guide contains a comprehensive overview of the program and has a useful question and answer format that makes it easy to read.

Undergraduates who accept Work-Study are instructed to obtain a Work-Study Eligibility Form in the fall from the Student Employment Center and not begin a Work-Study job until they receive authorization from the Student Employment Center. December 1 is the deadline to find a job and begin using the Work-Study award or request that the award be deferred until the student finds a job.

Student Employment Center Services
Many employment opportunities are available at UC Davis, and the staff of the Student Employment Center, located in 1210 Dutton Hall, will help with job referrals. With a part-time job students are able to borrow less loan and still meet their self-help contributions. Most students work 10-12 hours a week while attending school, many in jobs on campus. The Center also offers a wide variety of community service jobs, which can be both educational and personally rewarding. Computers are conveniently available in 1210 Dutton Hall to assist with the job search online at jobs.ucdavis.edu. Students are welcome to stop by the Student Employment Center for job search assistance.