Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get Work-Study?

Work-Study is a federal aid program, administered by the Financial Aid Office, that is awarded to students who apply for financial aid and meet specific eligibility criteria.  Work-study is an opportunity to work.

The first step in the application process for work-study is to check interest in work-study when filing the FAFSA. After UAlbany receives an official FAFSA record, Financial Aid determines work-study eligibility.

First time work-study recipients must meet specific income eligibility and financial need requirements.  Returning work-study students, in addition to meeting income and financial need, must also have earned at least $700 of their work-study award in the prior year.  Students who declined their work-study award in a prior year or did not earn at least $700 will not have their work-study award renewed.

Work-Study funds are allocated each year by the Federal government.  The financial aid office will award eligible students work-study until the funds for the year are exhausted.  Consequently, students who meet eligibility criteria but file their FAFSA after financial aid stops awarding work-study will not receive a work-study award.

Once a student is awarded work-study, they must accept their award through MyUAlbany before they will able to use the Work-Study Employment Website to locate a work-study job at UAlbany.