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Federal Work Study Program

Work Study is a federally funded financial aid program that assists students in meeting their educational expenses while gaining valuable work experience. 

Students at BU Law who demonstrate eligibility and financial need are employed under the Federal Work Study Program in positions such as faculty research assistants, library assistants and in some off-campus positions (many of which are law-related).

The Work Study award is not a traditional “grant.” Students receive the funds they have been awarded as they earn them, in the form of a weekly paycheck.  Because Work Study is a federal financial aid program, recipients must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents and must file the FAFSA.

In order to use Federal Work Study funds, the employer must be willing to pay a percentage of the student’s hourly wage. For on-campus positions, employers must pay 30%. For off-campus positions, employers must pay 50%.

Academic Year Work Study

For the academic year, the Work Study application consists of the Continuing Student Financial Aid Application (for those either renewing or applying for a scholarship) as well as the FAFSA.

If you are not renewing or applying for a scholarship but would still like work study, please contact the Law Financial Aid Office to get a form. The deadline for applying for work study is May 1 of the previous academic year.

Please note that academic year Work Study must be included in the total amount of financial aid received, not to exceed the Student Budget and therefore may reduce eligibility for loans.

Summer Work Study

Students interested in a Work Study award for Summer 2008 must submit an application by February 1, 2008, and file the 2007-2008 FAFSA. Applications are available online and at the Law Financial Aid Office.

The Work Study Office produces an online job directory that contains on- and off-campus positions.  The directory will be available on the Student Link.

The Public Interest Project requires all students applying for their Summer Grants to apply for Summer Work Study. A Work Study award cover half of a Summer Grant, which allows the Public Interest Project to assist more students with their own funds.