Office of Student Financial Services

Both domestic and international undergraduate and graduate students. 

You must be:

• Matriculated in a Brandeis degree program.
• Enrolled in and attending courses at least half-time.
• Residing within the United States.
• Be able to provide appropriate documentation to satisfy the requirements of Form I-9 (Federal Employment Eligibility Verification) and have a valid Social Security Number (or formal SSA receipt showing you have applied) in order to work on campus.

Please note that you may not begin working until the first week of classes during the term in which you enter Brandeis.

You are also eligible if you are:

• A PhD candidate who has completed coursework but is still enrolled full time while completing your dissertation.
• An undergraduate student who has completed a Brandeis BA or BS program and is matriculated in a Brandeis MA or PhD program for the subsequent semester.
• A student matriculated in the MAT program. You can work on campus during the summer semester while enrolled in classes but may not work on campus while performing the required internship during the regular term.

You are not eligible if you:

• Have graduated, withdrawn, taken a leave of absence or are studying abroad.
• Are enrolled in Graduate Professional Studies, BOLLI or another continuing education program.
• Are a non-degree seeking student. 
• Are studying remotely and living outside of the United States.

• If you were awarded a FWS or University Employment allotment as part of your financial aid package, you are given priority for jobs until Oct. 1. These programs do not guarantee job placement.
• If you were not awarded such an allotment, you are not eligible to seek employment until after Oct. 1.

Federal Work-Study

Federal Work-Study is a work program for U.S. citizens and permanent residents, funded by the federal government and Brandeis University. You must file the FAFSA and meet federal eligibility requirements to be considered for FWS. FWS does not guarantee a position, you must apply for and obtain an on campus position.

If eligible for FWS funds:

• You will be assigned an allotment in your financial aid package that designates the amount of money that you may earn on campus during the academic year.
• The current balance of your allotment can be obtained by contacting SFS
• You must reapply for financial aid each year to be considered for FWS.
• All wages must be reported as taxable income on your state and federal income tax returns.
• Only wages earned in non-FWS employment will be used in determining your financial aid eligibility for the next year.

University Employment

University Employment is a work program for international students, funded solely by Brandeis University.

• University Employment is awarded to eligible undergraduate international students and, occasionally, to eligible undergraduate domestic students, as part of their financial aid package.
• Although some on-campus employers may only hire FWS students, most positions are available to students funded by either employment program.