Federal Work-Study

Federal work-study is a work program funded by Brandeis and the federal government. Students may work either at an on-campus department or office or at an approved off-campus community-service agency.

The federal work-study allotment is not credited to a student's account. Rather, students receive a weekly paycheck based upon actual hours worked. Work-study awards are generally used toward indirect expenses such as books, supplies, transportation and miscellaneous personal spending.

Although work-study earnings are taxable, any wages earned under the federal work-study program will be excluded from a student's income when he or she is considered for financial aid for the following year.

University employment is a work program funded entirely by Brandeis. It is awarded to students who do not qualify for federal work-study funds.

The university employment allotment is not credited to a student's account. Rather, students receive a weekly paycheck based upon actual hours worked.

A student's actual earnings will depend upon the availability of hours involved in any given position(s). 

For more information:
Office of Student Financial Services
Usdan 120
781-736-3700
781-736-3719 (fax)
www.brandeis.edu/offices/sfs/
sfs@brandeis.edu

Good Form 

In order to obtain a job on campus, students must be able to present to the university identification that satisfies the requirements of Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification).