Work-Study is a part-time employment program for students who have demonstrated financial need. Unlike other types of financial aid, students will receive their Work-Study award in the form of a paycheck once or twice a month throughout the semester. The student must find a job, work, and earn the award. Students may earn up to the amount of their Work-Study award each semester.

In order to be considered for a Work-Study award, students must complete the FAFSA every year, before UT-Austin’s priority deadline. They must demonstrate financial need, and maintain satisfactory academic progress. For returning students, preference is given to those who earned at least 80% of their award in the previous academic year.