What is work-study?

 

Description Work-study is an employment program based on financial need as determined by FAFSA. Funds are awarded as part of a student's financial aid package. At Boise State, students who meet the Priority Deadline of March 15th are considered for work-study funding.
Advantages
  • May apply for special jobs open only to students with a work-study award

  • Work-study earnings are deducted from the student's income on the next FAFSA. Student becomes more eligible for aid!

  • Campus employers make your education a priority and design work schedules around classes

  • Convenient to work on campus and in between classes

  • FICA tax is not deducted from earnings so take home pay is more than a comparable off-campus wage

Logistics Locate jobs through BroncoJobs, on-campus job fair, flyers, and asking departments if they have work-study job openings.
  • Student is responsible for seeking out and applying for work-study jobs.

  • Earnings are direct deposited to a bank account every two weeks.

  • Job placement in a work-study position is not guaranteed.

  • Declining your work-study award may make you more eligible for education loans; or canceling subsidized loan may make you eligible for work-study funds. Call 426.1664 to discuss your options.