Work-Study
Procedures, Forms
- Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Renewal Application.
- Accept theWork-Study award.
- Contact the UNT Career Center for available jobs.
UNT Priority Dates
- Apply early!
- Funds are limited!
- Applications considered on the basis of available funds after the priority dates. Priority date chart.
Selection Criteria
Continued Eligibility
Amount of Awards
- Based on established financial need.
- Maximum award is $4,000 per nine-month academic period.
Payment
- Students are generally paid on the 1st and 15th of every month.
- Payment is based on the number of hours worked during previous month.
Repayment
- Not required as payment is for work completed.
- Must be reported as earnings on your income tax return.
- When completing the FAFSA for the following year, deduct your Work-Study earnings from your reported income on Worksheet C. (Work-Study earnings are treated as financial aid rather than income when the the EFC is calculated.)