Assistantships & Work Study

Teaching/Research and Graduate Study Assistantships

Two types of assistantships are awarded to students directly from their academic departments: teaching/research assistantships and graduate study assistantships. The awards are paid as monthly salary, and amounts vary with the number of hours employed and type of service performed. If you are interested in applying, write to your program director detailing your areas of interest and expertise.

Resident Assistantships

Resident assistantships are available in housing facilities at BU and other schools nearby. Compensation usually includes your room and may include meals and/or living expenses. Get more information on available assistantships on the BU Office of Residence Life website. Or contact the office at 985 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA 02215, phone 617/353-4380.

Federal Work-Study

The Federal Work-Study program helps students who demonstrate financial need (as determined by FAFSA) and are registered for a minimum of 6 credits per semester find employment. Jobs may be available to eligible students in the University and at off-campus nonprofit agencies.

You can apply for work-study when you submit the Continuing Student Financial Assistance Application by March 1.

Get more information on the Boston University Student Employment Office website. To see work-study job listings for the upcoming semester, choose the “Jobs” tab.

Summer Work-Study
To apply for summer work-study funds, download the Sargent College Graduate Summer Work-Study Application or pick up an application form in the Graduate Financial Aid Office (Room 217). These forms are available each year at the end of January.