Work Study Program
The Student Employment Services Program provides wages, in return for service, to assist you in achieving your goal of earning a college degree.
The work program at Eastern Kentucky University has three purposes:
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It provides employment for those eligible, enabling you to earn a portion of your expenses while pursuing a college education.
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It is a part of the educational process whereby you can acquire marketable skills.
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It provides academically related work experience, which may have vocational value in post-college years.
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FEDERAL WORK STUDY |
INSTITUTIONAL EMPLOYMENT |
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A Federal needs-based work program that determines eligibility through the FAFSA (Free Application for Student Aid) application. You must be enrolled for a minimum of 6 hours per academic session.
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You work 10-20 hours per week.
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You are paid every two weeks with earnings paid directly to you. Wages are never automatically paid towards any outstanding EKU bill.
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You will earn approximately $300 a month.
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Work schedules accommodate class schedules.
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Any full-time, undergraduate or graduate student who is not eligible for federal work study may work in the Institutional employment program.
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You work 10-20 hours per week.
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You are paid every two weeks with earnings paid directly to to you. Wages are never automatically paid towards any outstanding EKU bill.
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You will earn approximately $300 a month.
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Work schedules accommodate class schedules.
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We look forward to working with you while you are employed as an EKU student worker.
