Work Study

The Federal Work-Study program is an opportunity to help you pay for college.

Eligibility

Your eligibility must be established by completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at www.FAFSA.ed.gov. If you are awarded a Federal Work-Study, it does not guarantee employment; it simply establishes eligibility. You have to apply and interview for jobs (view current openings). There are a limited number of jobs, so apply early.

To determine if you are eligible to participate in the work-study program, see 'My Financial Aid' for a list of your Financial Aid awards. Have your social security number and PIN available for log-in.

Job Opportunities

Job opportunities include employment on-campus as well as community service off-campus. You must find and interview for the job of your choice by contacting the employers with openings (view current openings). Students work an average of eight hours per week and are only allowed to have one work study job at a time.

Before Starting

Prior to working, you must have your direct supervisor submit a work-study contract to the work-study coordinator. Students must also complete their employment paperwork in the HR office in Riggs Hall (309E). Failure to complete this step could delay payment.

W-4 completion: Download the W-4 tax form (pdf) and submit to Evangel’s payroll office. If you have not worked at Evangel before, please review the First Time Workers guide.

Starting Your Job

Jobs begin the first day of classes each semester. Most departments will designate hours around class schedules. If extra time is needed to study for a test, contact your supervisor so an arrangement can be made. See the First Job Guide for more information.

The Federal Work-Study program is a great opportunity to show your responsibility. Because of this, you must consider your Work-Study position a profitable learning experience that prepares you for the future. In fact, the Financial Aid Office receives calls from prospective employers concerning students’ job evaluations while they were employed as a work-study.

Getting Paid

Pay starts at minimum wage and you you can choose to have your pay automatically deposited by completing a Direct Deposit Form or to your student account by completing the Voluntary Deduction Form (doc).

Should you have any questions concerning this information, please contact the work-study coordinator, Virginia Sanders, in the Student Financial Services office at 417-865-2815, extension 7266.