Work-Study

The Federal Work Study Program provides jobs for undergraduate and graduate students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay education expenses. The program encourages community service and work related to each student's course of study.

To be eligible for Federal Work-Study, you must apply for financial aid, demonstrate financial need, and be awarded work-study in your Statement of Financial Aid Eligibility.

If you have Federal Work-Study eligibility listed on your statement, you can work for an employer in an approved Federal Work-Study job (most are located on campus). You may earn up to the amount of your award. Money earned may be used for tuition, fees, books, room, board or personal educational expenses. To be considered for the Federal Work-Study program, undergraduate students must demonstrate financial need and be enrolled at least half-time. Graduate students must be enrolled in at least eight hours for credit both semesters, demonstrate very high financial need, and meet all application deadlines.

Students must be U.S. citizens and enrolled at Grace University. Jobs range from five to eight hours per week and are under supervision of University personnel.  Average earnings per year are $1,100.  Community service jobs under the Federal Work Study Program are recruited by the America Reads Coordinator from local non-profit governmental and community organizations.  Such jobs are intended to improve the quality of life for community residents in areas such as child care, health care, elderly care assistance, and literacy training and tutoring.

You may work a maximum of 20 hours per week while school is in session and a maximum of 40 hours per week during vacations with your employer's permission.

Wages are $6.25 an hour with the benefit that nothing is taken out for state or federal you receive the full $6.25. You will be paid directly once a month for the number of hours worked during the previous pay period. Once you have earned your full Federal Work-Study award, you must stop working unless your employer agrees to hire you as a non-Work-Study employee. You must notify your supervisor of any changes in your eligibility for Federal Work-Study funds.

The Work Study Program is a program in which both the federal government and the University pay a percentage of the student’s wages. The Work Study program provides job opportunities for financial aid recipients to help meet their educational costs.

America Reads/America Counts

This program provides a community service for students to work one-on-one or in small groups to tutor children in reading or math. America Reads/Count works with schools and non-profit organizations to bring elementary and middle school children up to their grade level academically. This program is also eligible as an SLT. Students can receive credit for a community service activity and have a paid SLT position. Travel time is also included in your time card. Check with the America Reads Coordinator for availability and placement.