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Work-study
College work-study is a need-based financial aid program funded by the Federal Government and Western Michigan University. It is awarded to students based on need who are enrolled at least half-time during the period of their employment. Unlike grants and scholarships, work-study awards are earned and paid through the payroll process in the form of a bi-weekly paycheck. Work-study awards and amounts are subject to eligibility requirements and fund availability. Early application is very important.
Have questions? Check the work-study FAQ online.
Updates
Work-study cancellations begin Feb. 29
Work-study recipients must have earnings charged to their work-study awards by Feb. 28, or those
awards will be canceled. If a student has been hired, but will not be paid through work-study until after this date,
the student and the employer must notify the financial aid office by emailing angela.madden@wmich.edu before the Feb. 28 deadline.
Emails received after Feb. 28 will not be considered and once an award has been canceled it will not be reinstated.
Stay enrolled
To remain eligible for work-study, students must be and remain enrolled at least half-time during the period of employment.
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