Work-Study Eligibility:

A student must establish eligibility for participation in the Federal Work Study Program by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid at http://www.FAFSA.ed.gov each year the student desires financial assistance.

The Office of Student Financial Services may terminate a student’s employment at any time upon determination that the student is no longer meeting eligibility requirements. Such action most commonly results from the student receiving resources which were not known at the time the award was made; it is therefore important that the student report any subsequent changes in financial resources as they occur.

*Remember, work-study assignments are for one year only! Students may be re-hired in subsequent years by re-establishing eligibility.*

How To Apply:

1. Verify your eligibility to participate in the Federal Work-Study Program with the Office of Student Financial Services.

2. Refer to the list of open positions posted on this website (positions are updated frequently). Call the Contact to schedule an interview.

3. Once you have been hired, the Supervisor will need to e-mail Ms. Karen Roland at: rolandm@email.uah.edu and request you by name.

4. Visit the Office of Student Financial Services (University Center, Room 212) to complete paperwork for payroll (please bring your social security card and valid driver’s license).

General Guidelines of Work-Study:

• Work-Study is a part-time job.

• Workers will be paid for hours actually worked.

• Students will not be paid to study while on the job.

• Fringe benefits such as sick leave, vacation pay, and holidays are not a part the Federal Work-Study Program.

• Students will not be paid for hours worked in excess of the amount approved for. Departments will be required to cover excess hours worked over and above the amount the student has been awarded.

• Students who accept a Federal Work-Study position are expected to work the entire award period, be punctual, and perform efficiently. Students should notify supervisors when illness or unforeseen circumstances prevent attendance.

• Work-Study student's must not work over their specified number of hours unless given permission by the Financial Aid Office.

• Students and their supervisors are encouraged to make every attempt to resolve any differences.

• In the event that this cannot be accomplished, students should consult with a Financial Aid Administrator for possible reassignment.

Work-Study Payroll Information

Work Study students can click here to obtain their work study time cards.

Time cards should be completed and signed by the student and supervisor. The supervisor should verify the times worked and the hours posted before signing. Time cards not completed correctly or lacking signatures will be returned and may result in a delayed paycheck. Time cards are due in the Office of Student Financial Services (212 University Center) every other Monday as designated by the Bi-Weekly Pay Schedule. Time cards received late will be marked late and may result in a delayed paycheck.

Work-study students are paid biweekly. Students may pick up paychecks every other Friday (alternating weeks when time cards are due). Paychecks can be picked up in Shelby King Hall in the Payroll Office (SKH-236). Identification is required.