The American Rescue Plan funding request is now closed. Currently, these funds will be exhausted this term and not available in future terms.
The Office of Financial Aid is open for in-person service from 1:00pm to 4:00pm or by phone 541-737-2241 from 10:00am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday. You can also email us anytime at financial.aid@oregonstate.edu.
Federal Work-Study funding helps provide part-time jobs for students with financial need. Being awarded Work-Study funds allows you to apply for jobs that specifically have the Work-Study designation. If you are awarded Work-Study and secure a work study job, you will be paid monthly for hours worked.
If awarded, Federal Work-Study funds show up as part of your financial aid award. Go to your Financial Aid Portal to review your offer and accept the Work Study funding. You must be enrolled at least half time to be eligible for a Work-Study job during the academic year. After accepting, the next step is to find a job.
How to find a Federal College Work-Study Job at OSU
There are both on campus and off campus employers that may hire you as a Work-Study student.
Go to OSU Office of Human Resources page.
You won’t find a listing of Work-Study only jobs here, as most of the job postings do not require you to have Work-Study funds to be hired. Let your prospective employer know that you have a Work-Study award so that you can be hired as a Work-Study student!
Go to the Career Development Center page:
If you’ve never done a job search before, Career Services offers resources for students looking for jobs. They can help with cover letters, resume, etc.
Finally, information about working, getting paid, and conditions to Federal Work-Study employment for Students and Employers that you should know.
Federal Work-Study for On-Campus Employers
On-Campus Employers (OSU Cascades, OSU E-campus, OSU Corvallis): please visit the Benny Hire website for additional information. Please contact the Student Employment team if you need assistance.
Federal Work-Study for Off-Campus Employers
The Federal Work-Study Program OSU Off-Campus Employer Handbook provides information to new or returning Off-Campus Employers and details Federal Work Study Program Requirements.