Work Study Jobs Quiz

What is the Federal Work-Study Program?

• A loan program for students

• A scholarship program for high-achieving students

• A program that provides full-time jobs for students

• A program that offers part-time work for undergraduates with financial need

Who is eligible for work study?

• Only students with a GPA above 3.5

• Only first-year students

• All students regardless of financial need

• Students who have financial need

What is the minimum wage for work study jobs?

• No minimum wage requirement

• Federal minimum wage

• School-determined wage

• State minimum wage

Where are most work study positions located?

• In other states

• Online

• On-campus

• Off-campus at private companies

Can you apply for work study jobs throughout the year?

• Only during the first semester

• No, only at the beginning of the year

• Yes, at any point during the year

• Only during the summer

Are DACA and undocumented students eligible for Federal Work-Study?

• Only if they have a special permit

• No, they are not eligible

• Yes, they are eligible

• Only in certain states

What should you do if you have questions about finding a work study job?

• Contact your financial aid office

• Ask your classmates

• Search online job boards

• Wait for a job to be assigned

What is a common myth about work study jobs?

• Work study jobs are only available in the summer

• You can apply at any point during college

• You can only apply as a first-year student

• Work study jobs are only for graduate students

What is a potential benefit of work study jobs?

• They are always high-paying

• They connect to academic, career, or extracurricular interests

• They guarantee a job after graduation

• They require no application process

What is different about off-campus work study jobs?

• They are only available to seniors

• They are easier to get

• They pay more than on-campus jobs

• They have different priorities than college supervisors