Federal Work-Study Program (FWS)
The Federal Work-Study Program provides jobs for undergraduate and graduate students with financial need. This program allows the student to earn money to help pay educational expenses and also encourages community service work and work related to the student’s course of study.
To qualify a student must:
- Submit the FAFSA and have financial need
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Be enrolled for the semester
- Meet UTRGV’s Satisfactory Academic Policy Requirements
For Texas residents, the Texas College Work Study Program is also available.
To qualify a student must:
- Submit the FAFSA/TASFA and have financial need
- Be a Texas resident
- Be enrolled for at least half time
- Meet UTRGV’s Satisfactory Academic Policy Requirements
- Have an Employment Authorization Card (if you are not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident)
Work-study employment may be on campus or off campus. If off campus, the employer is usually a private nonprofit organization or public agency, and the work performed must be in the public interest. The amount a student receives in wages under work study cannot exceed the total amount awarded.
Work-study can be requested online by submitting an Additional Aid Request. Work-study employment opportunities are available to students via Handshake link at my.utrgv.edu. Additional information about financial aid programs can be found at Financial Aid website.