Office of Student Financial Services

Both domestic and international undergraduate and graduate students.

• Matriculated in a Brandeis degree program.
• Enrolled in and attending courses at least half-time.
• Residing in 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 to work on campus.
• PhD candidates who have completed coursework but are enrolled full time while completing their dissertations may continue to work on campus.
• Undergraduate students who have completed their Brandeis BA or BS program and are matriculated in a Brandeis MA or PhD program for the subsequent semester may continue to work on campus during summer break. (However, additional paperwork may be required.)
• Students who are matriculated in the MAT program may 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 academic year.

• Students who have completed their degree requirements, graduated, withdrawn or have taken a leave of absence.
• Students who are studying abroad or are enrolled in Graduate Professional Studies, BOLLI or another continuing education program.
• Students studying remotely and living outside of the United States.
• Students who are enrolled in a nondegree program.

There are two main types of employment on campus: federal work-study and university employment. Although any student with a valid Social Security number may seek employment on campus, students who are awarded Federal Work-Study or university employment allotment as part of their financial aid package are given priority for jobs until Oct. 1. If the student is not awarded such an allotment, they cannot be hired until after this date.

Federal Work-Study (FWS)

Federal work-study is a work program funded by the federal government and Brandeis University. It is offered to undergraduate U.S. citizens and permanent residents who meet federal eligibility requirements. Students must file the FAFSA to be considered for federal work-study.

The department is responsible for paying 100% of all student wages regardless of work-study status. The university is then reimbursed for a maximum of 75% of our federal work-study allotment.

University Employment

University Employment is a work program funded solely by Brandeis University. University employment is awarded to eligible undergraduate international students as part of their financial aid package.