What is Work-Study?
Work-Study was created to stimulate and promote part-time employment for students who have financial need. Work-Study allows a student to earn financial aid through employment. Instead of a financial aid payment, the student's Work-Study funds are paid in the form of a payroll check for time/hours worked. Work-Study contributes more than just financial assistance to your college education. It offers you a double bonus—education plus job experience. In increasingly competitive job markets, employers seek applicants who have academic as well as job experience. Work-Study may also provide:
- Practical training and experience in your chosen field
- Positive job experience to help you identify career objectives
- An impressive resume and recommendations from former employers
UC Davis offers two types of Work-Study: Federal Work-Study and Institutional Work-Study. Undergraduate and graduate students may be eligible. Because funding is limited, not all students with need are offered Work-Study. Funds are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Federal Updates
A federal updates page on the University of California website tracks evolving federal policy shifts and provides resources as they become available. This resource includes a student financial aid section.
Which program is right for me?
| Program | Undergraduate | AB540 Undergraduate | Graduate Student | On-Campus Employer | Off-Campus Employer* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Work-Study | yes | no | yes | yes | yes |
| Institutional Work-Study | no | yes | no | yes | yes |
| Graduate Student Researcher | no | no | yes | yes | no |
*undergraduate students only
