QUALIFYING CRITERIA AND APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Students interested in any type of work study award must apply each year by completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The resulting federal need analysis aids in determining eligibility for work study. Students cannot complete the FAFSA earlier than January 1st and are encouraged to apply no later than March 1st of each year for the upcoming award year. The award year begins the first day of the fall term and ends the last day of summer session two.

 

Students are awarded on an individual basis. An award is the maximum amount that may be earned by the student during the specified award period. The award reflects the 100% earnings amount, not the matching percentage. It is the responsibility of the employer to ensure the earnings do not exceed the award. If earnings exceed the award, the employer must pay 100%. Awards are subject to revision, increase or decrease because of changes to a student's situation, and/or availability of funding.

 

Federal and state programs require that students maintain a minimum enrollment of six credits (undergraduates) or five credits (graduates) each semester. Summer session enrollments are combined and must total six credits (undergraduate) or five credits (graduate).  Students awarded work study must maintain satisfactory academic status. Work study students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (undergraduates) or 3.0 (graduates).

VCU full-time and part-time staff are ineligible for work study funds.