WORK-STUDY PROGRAMS

Our work-study programs provide part-time employment in community service areas, reading and math tutor programs, or the various departments of the University to undergraduate and graduate students. Awards for these programs are made on a first-come-first serve basis. Available jobs will be posted through the Office of Career Services. Directions for obtaining a job through the work-study program can be found on the UT Tyler website. Funds and jobs for this program are limited. Students interested in the work-study program should request consideration before accepting student loan offers.

The work-study program includes need-based funding from federal and state. In addition, the Working to Success program also includes a non-need based element which will provide work-study assistance for students who would not normally qualify for work-study due to either a lack of financial need or exhausted need based funding. Federal and state work-study programs require at least half-time enrollment while the Working to Success Program requires full-time enrollment.

Students who are interested in the work-study program must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid to be eligible for consideration under all programs. Students who are awarded work-study may contact UT Tyler Career Services to secure employment. Pay rates are set by the employing departments and are based on job functions and skill levels. Work-study employees may work up to 19.5 hours per week throughout the semester. For any questions concerning workstudy contact the Financial Aid Office.

On campus job availability may be obtained from UT Tyler Career Services or go to:

http://www.uttyler.edu/careerservices/patriotjobs.html

The following documents are to be used by departments who have hired or are considering hiring work-study recipients:

Work-Study Procedures     To be read by departments prior to hiring work-study students.

Work-Study Agreement      To be signed by the student and supervisor and submitted to the Financial Aid Office prior to the department submitting an appointment in DEFINE.

Work-Study Time Sheet      The official financial aid work-study time sheet to be submitted to the Financial Aid Office the 1st and 16th of each month.