Federal Work-Study is a program that promotes access to employment for students who demonstrate financial need. Available funds are provided by a federal allocation and a University matching contribution. Recipients are selected by the Office of Financial Assistance and must meet federal need and other criteria.

The Work-Study Office provides information to eligible students about available jobs in University departments as well as off-campus nonprofit agencies. Work-Study allocations may be used for community service programs.

Graduate Work-Study students may be paid either weekly at established hourly rates or monthly at a fixed amount, depending on the nature of the job. Job assignments, which average 12-15 hours per week, are coordinated with the student's class schedule.

Specific inquiries about the program should be directed to the Work-Study Office, 881 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215; 617-353-3596; or e-mail wsoffice@bu.edu.
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