Work-Study

Work-study is a need-based financial aid award that allows you to work on campus or with an approved off-campus employer to earn money to help pay for educational expenses. In addition, work-study positions give you the opportunity to develop valuable skills and experience. Studies also show that working while taking classes can improve academic performance.

If work-study wasn't included in your financial aid offer, you may request to be added to the waitlist by sending an email to workstudy@du.edu.

快活app Work-Study:

For a complete list of policies and eligibility requirements, please review the听work-study policy guide.

  • Eligibility Requirements
    • You must submit the FAFSA and meet听听for federal aid.
    • You must have听financial need听as determined by the FAFSA.
    • To be employed in a work-study job, you must have work-study included in your financial aid offer.

    Because work-study funding is limited, it's not included in all students' aid offers. Priority is given to those who applied for financial aid by the听priority deadline.

    If work-study wasn't included in your financial aid offer, you may request to be added to the waitlist by sending an email to workstudy@du.edu.

    Note: Full-time law students听are strongly discouraged from seeking employment during their first year of study, as they frequently find satisfactory grades impossible to achieve while engaged in outside employment. Additionally, the American Bar Association prohibits full-time students from working more than 20 hours/week while enrolled.

  • Pay Rate and Earnings
    • Pay rate is tied directly to the job you obtain and depends on the experience and skills required for the position. It is not contingent upon year in college or the amount of work-study you have in your financial aid offer.
    • The amount of work-study listed on your financial aid offer is the maximum amount you can earn for the academic year. Typically, graduate students can earn up to $5,000 per year.
    • Students employed in a work-study position are paid every two weeks for hours worked in the form of a paycheck. Work-study earnings are not applied directly to the tuition bill.
  • Positions Available
    • There are a wide variety of work-study positions available, each with the potential to dovetail with your education and develop skills that will serve you through your life. All available positions are posted in听, the job and internship listing site for 快活app students.
    • Students are not placed in work-study jobs. You must search and apply for the positions you're interested in.
    • Students with work-study may partner with nonprofits and government agencies that strive to enhance the quality of life for residents鈥攅specially low-income individuals鈥攊n the 快活app and Denver community. These positions enable students to engage in meaningful service that helps meet community needs. If you have work-study and are interested in working with a nonprofit, please email听workstudy@du.edu.

    Note:听Students can only have one work-study funded position at a time. However, students may have more than one position if the additional positions are not funded through work-study. Additionally, students are not permitted to have a work-study position and a graduate teaching/research assistantship simultaneously in the same quarter.

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Next Steps for Students With Work-Study

Was work-study included on your financial aid offer? Here's what you need to know:

  • Accept Work-Study in My4D

    In order to utilize work-study,听you听mustfirst听accept your work-study award through My4D. To do so:

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    • Click on the "Accept or Decline My Financial Aid Offer" link on your dashboard (this link will be in the "Financial Aid Information" box).
    • Choose the 2024-2025 Aid Year from the drop-down menu.
    • Go to the听Terms and Conditions听tab, read through, and click Accept.
    • Then go to the听Accept Award Offer听tab, choose Accept from the drop-down menu next to your work-study award, and submit.
  • Find a Job

    All available work-study听positions鈥攂oth on- and off-campus鈥攁re posted in听, the job and internship listing site for 快活app students. Most employers will not begin posting positions for the 2024-25 academic year until early June.听To find and apply for a position:

    1. Log in to听.
    2. On your homepage, select听OCI and Job Listings.
    3. At the top of the page, select 鈥淭ype of Job鈥 filter and choose听Student Employment: 鈥淥n Campus鈥 OR 鈥淥ff-Campus鈥.
    4. Go to "add filter" and type in "compensation".
    5. Add this filter and select "work study funded".

    Note:听Students can only have one work-study-funded position at a time. However, students may have more than one position if the additional positions are not funded through work-study. Additionally, students are not permitted to have a work-study position and a graduate teaching/research assistantship simultaneously in the same quarter.

  • Complete Hiring Paperwork

    Once you find a position, your supervisor will initiate the hiring process. All student employees at 快活app must complete a background check鈥攜ou'll receive an email with further instructions once a background check request has been submitted. (Most returning students will not have to complete the background check if it's been less than 120 days since they last worked at 快活app.)

    After the background check is complete, you will need to complete an听听and听. To complete the I-9 process, you'll need to present proof of citizenship to your supervisor (photocopies will not be accepted). The most common acceptable citizenship identification documents include a U.S. Passport or a Driver's License听and听Social Security Card. See the full list of acceptable documents on听.

  • Forms, Resources and Dates

    Forms & Resources:

    • Work-Study Policy Guide
      Learn about all the policies and procedures of the work-study program.

    • Find resources, timelines, and guidelines for student employees at 快活app.

    • Get tips for writing your resume and cover letter, and help to prepare for an interview.

    Important Dates:

    • July 1, 2024 - First day students who have work-study for 2024-25 can begin working
    • September 1, 2024 - Deadline to accept work-study in My4D
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Other Part-Time Jobs

Even if you weren't offered work-study, we offer a variety of opportunities to supplement your educational and living costs through work on- or off-campus. These positions can be found through Career & Professional Development听and are available to all students, regardless of financial need or work-study availability.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Can I study while at my work-study job?

    No. You're expected to be fully engaged with the job you're being paid for.

  • Why wasn't I offered work-study?

    The amount of funding we have available for this type of aid is extremely limited. In fact, only about 20 percent of our currently enrolled, eligible students have work-study. Therefore, many students who would otherwise be eligible won't receive an offer as a part of their financial aid offer. If you don't see work-study on your offer letter, chances are that funding is depleted. If you choose to attend 快活app and submit your admission deposit, you may听contact us听to submit your name to the work-study waitlist.

  • Are international students eligible for work-study?

    Because work-study is a type of federal financial aid, you must be a U.S. citizen or听听to qualify.听Per federal regulations, nonimmigrant students on an F-1 or F-2 nonimmigrant student visa, or on a J-1 or J-2 nonimmigrant Exchange Visitor Visa, do not qualify for work-study positions.

    Learn more about eligibility for federal aid on the听.

  • Can international students apply for part-time jobs that don't require work-study?

    Most international students have restrictions regarding where they are able to work. If you're an international student, check your听employment eligibility, or contact听International Student and Scholar Services听for more information about work-related restrictions.

Contact

Work-Study Office

For questions specific to the work-study program at 快活app.

M-F 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Student Employment