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 Graduate School Financial Aid Office and must meet federal need and other criteria. Student income verification is required for all GRS students wishing to be considered for work-study.
Application Deadlines
| Academic Year | June 1 |
| Summer | March 1 |
To receive an application and ask questions regarding the program, please contact:
Graduate School Financial Aid Office
705 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
Phone: 617-353-2696
E-mail: grsaid@bu.edu
After being awarded and accepting the award with the Graduate Financial Aid Office, information about available jobs in various University departments, as well as with off-campus nonprofit agencies, can be found at the Work Study Office. Graduate Work-Study students may be paid either weekly at established hourly rates or weekly at a fixed amount, depending on the nature of the job. Job assignments, which average 10–12 hours per week, are coordinated with your class schedule.