Work-Study Payment Plan

If you qualify for work-study through FAFSA, you can earn money during the semester to help cover your college costs. Unlike other financial aid, work-study is not applied directly to your student account.

How Work-Study Earnings Work

• You earn your award by working a campus job under a work-study contract.
• Hours worked are reported in Student eTime.
• You’re paid each pay period by direct deposit or check.
• You can use your earnings to pay:
  • Your University bill
  • Rent, groceries, transportation or other living expenses

Reminder: You are responsible for making any payments to the University or others using your earnings.

Using Work-Study to Pay your University Bill

If you plan to use work-study earnings to pay your semester bill, you must still meet the University’s financial deadlines.

• If your expected earnings by the tuition due date won’t cover the full amount, you may request a Work-Study Payment Plan.

Work-Study Payment Plan Details

• You will need to provide the following: 
  • Your first pay period earnings
  • Your future work schedule
• Plans are based on your ability to pay the full balance with future work-study earnings by the end of the semester
• The plan must be requested by October 10, 2025 (Fall 2025)

Benefits of a Work-Study Payment Plan

If you meet the terms of your approved plan:

• You won’t be charged the $50 late fee
• You will avoid past due account penalties