Work-study is a form of “self-help” aid that does not require repayment. However, work-study funds are not paid into a student’s account as other forms of financial aid. Students that receive work-study must find a job and earn the money that they have been awarded. Students receive the funds from work-study in the form of a paycheck for hours worked. Students only receive the funds that they actually earn from a work-study award. Work-study is available from federal and state sources. The FAFSA application is required for work-study.

Shown below are the work-study programs available for eligible students pursuing a postsecondary education.

UTPA offers the following work-study programs:

Federal Work-Study Program -           The Federal Work-Study Program allows students to work on-campus with a specific department or off-campus with a community service partner.

Texas College Work-Study Program - The Texas College Work-Study Program allows Texas Residents to work on-campus with a specific department.

How Do I Receive Work-Study and/or Find a Job?

Work-Study Job Opportunities

Federal Work Study Program

The Federal Work-Study Program allows students to work on-campus with a specific department or off-campus with a community service partner. Students must meet the following requirements:

• Must have submitted the FAFSA and have unmet need
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
• Must be enrolled for at least ½ time 
• Must be meeting UTPA’s Satisfactory Academic Policy Requirements

   

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Texas College Work-Study Program

The Texas College Work-Study Program allows Texas Residents to work on-campus with a specific department.

• Must have submitted the FAFSA and have unmet need
• Must be a Texas Resident
• Must be enrolled for at least ½ time
• Must be meeting UTPA’s Satisfactory Academic Policy Requirements
• Employment Authorization Card (if you are not a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident)

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How Do I Receive Work-Study and/or Find a Job?

To check on your Work-Study eligibility, please submit a request for additional aid here: Request Additional Aid

Once work-study has been awarded, a student must:

• Accept their award on ASSIST
• Work-Study Orientation
• After one business day, create an account on the Student Employment Website. All available positions can be found here.