Work study programs allow you to earn money to help pay for your education and related expenses while also building your resume.

For Students
The following is for students interested in obtaining a work study position.
Before Applying
Before applying for a Federal Work Study position, please review your Financial Aid award for the current academic year to confirm your eligibility. If you have questions regarding your status, please email workstudy@wilkes.edu email link.
Students who are not eligible for Federal Work Study may apply only for positions funded through Institutional Work Study. Prior to applying, please confirm with the hiring supervisor that the department has institutional funds available to support the position.
Applying for a Work Study Position
Available work study openings are posted below. Before applying, contact the hiring supervisor to discuss the position requirements and responsibilities.
Student Forms
If you are new to Work Study or have not worked in a Work Study position within the past 13 months, you鈥檒l need to complete the online Work Study employment forms.
These forms must be submitted before a Work Study job application can be submitted on your behalf.
If you have held a work-study position at 重口味SMwithin the past 13 month, you will not need to complete the student work study forms again unless:
- Your permanent home address has changed
- Your banking/direct deposit information has changed
If either of the above applies, please email workstudy@wilkes.edu email link for further instructions.
For Hiring Supervisors
The following is for work study hiring supervisors who wish to hire for student work study positions.
Submitting an Opening
Hiring supervisors can submit an opening below. When approved, it will be posted on the work study openings page.
Hiring Process
Please do not automatically submit a Work Study application for the student you would like to hire. To prevent delays in the hiring process and ensure compliance with work study regulations, please follow the steps below.
- Submit Student Information
- Email workstudy@wilkes.edu email link the student's full name and WIN.
- Confirm Student Eligibility
- You will receive an email from workstudy@wilkes.edu email link with the student's Federal Work Study eligibility, confirmation on if they must complete the New Hire Process, and guidance on next steps.
- Submit Application
- Once the student has been approved for Work Study, the hiring supervisor will be notified that they may submit a Work Study application for the student. The application link will be provided in the approval email.