College Work Study

How to Apply for College Work Study Awards

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA),
Complete a UHV Student Employment Application,
Complete any additional paperwork that the Office of Financial Aid deems necessary to establish your financial need. You will be notified on your To Do List in PeopleSoft if additional documents are requested.
Apply and be admitted to UH-Victoria.

General Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for college work study, an applicant must:

Be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National or eligible non-citizen,
Demonstrate documented need for need-based financial assistance,
Be in good academic standing and maintain satisfactory academic progress toward an eligible degree or certificate program,
Enroll as a regular student in an eligible program,
Must be making Satisfactory Academic Progress,
Must meet enrollment status requirements,
Have registered with the Selective Service if male,
Not be in default on any educational loan or owe a refund on any educational grant,
Not been convicted of possession or sale of drugs while enrolled and receiving Title IV Financial Aid, and
Have a valid social security number.

Federal College Work-Study Program

The Federal College Work Study Program provides part-time employment for undergraduate or graduate students. The average award is $3,000 per year. Beginning September 1, 2009, the new wage rate will increase between $7.25 - $8.00 per hour.

Texas College Work-Study

The Texas College Work-Study program is a need based work study program funded by the State of Texas. It operates essentially in the same manner as the Federal Work-Study Program, with the additional stipulation that a participating student be a bona fide Texas resident enrolled at least half-time.

College Work Study Employment Procedures

Once the student has accepted the College Work Study Award in MyUHV, students should review the job opportunities with a Financial Aid Specialist. It is the student's responsibility to contact the hiring department listed, interview with the department contact, and gain employment. In addition, employing departments may also contact College Work Study applicants for an interview.

Should a student locate a job on campus, the student is required to complete the necessary paperwork in Human Resources. Students are paid biweekly. Once a student has reached his/her award limit, employment may be terminated.