Partially funded

UDC Federal Work-Study and Student Employment Program (financial aid)

University of the District of Columbia, United States

Scholarship overview

UDC's Office of Financial Aid awards on-campus and community employment through Federal Work-Study (need-based) and the UDC Student Employment Program (SEP). Both are regular paid positions with bi-monthly paychecks, and funds are limited.

A limited amount of work-study funds is available to international students holding an F visa who are determined eligible to work.

Award Information

  • Complete the FAFSA and be eligible for financial aid (FWS)
  • Indicate interest in work-study on the FAFSA
  • Enrolled in at least 6 credit hours and making satisfactory academic progress
  • International students: limited funds for F-visa students determined eligible to work
  • Paid campus or community employment, maximum 20 hours per week
  • Earnings are taxable; FWS earnings are excluded from the FAFSA need calculation
  • Student cannot exceed the work-study award amount

Priority consideration date for the FAFSA: May 1 each year.

  1. Complete the FAFSA using school code 007015 and indicate interest in work-study.
  2. Receive a work-study award.
  3. Find and apply for a position and interview.
  4. Attend work-study orientation.
  5. Complete the new hire packet (I-9, W-4, Form 52).
  6. Begin work once approved.

Official links

Documents you will need

Personnel paperwork: I-9, W-4, Form 52; accurate timesheets.

How selection works

Funds are limited, so not every interested student receives an award; the FAFSA priority date improves chances.

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