| 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 |
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May apply for special jobs open only to students with a work-study award
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Work-study earnings are deducted from the student's income on the next FAFSA. Student becomes more eligible for aid!
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Campus employers make your education a priority and design work schedules around classes
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Convenient to work on campus and in between classes
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FICA tax is not deducted from earnings so take home pay is more than a comparable off-campus wage
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| Logistics |
Locate jobs through BroncoJobs, on-campus job fair, flyers, and asking departments if they have work-study job openings.
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Student is responsible for seeking out and applying for work-study jobs.
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Earnings are direct deposited to a bank account every two weeks.
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Job placement in a work-study position is not guaranteed.
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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.
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