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Federal Work Study/Student Employment

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Federal Work Study/Student Employment

The amount we expect students will contribute toward their college costs from term-time work during the academic year. This also may be referred to as self-help, casual work, or work expectation. Jobs are not assigned. Earnings will not be applied as a credit to the Student Account Statement; instead, the biweekly paycheck is paid directly to the student for the amount of hours worked. (typically 10-12 hours per week).