To qualify for this program, you must be registered for classes at Western each term, and you must be eligible for work-study. If you do not have work-study awarded on your financial aid package, please contact Financial Aid Resources and Planning Services at 608-785-9579 or at Workstudy@westerntc.edu to review your eligibility.

Fall and Spring:

Fall and spring term work-study employees can work up to 12 hours per week, but no more than 8 hours per day. The rate of pay is $14.00/hour. It is the supervisor and student responsibility to ensure student does not work over 12 hours. 

Summer:

Summer work-study employees can begin work on the last week of April. The rate of pay is $14.00/hour. Work-study employees enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits can work up to 12 hours per week. Work-study employees enrolled for 5 credits or not enrolled can work up to 25 hours per week, but no more than 8 hours per day. New work-study and continuing work-study employees must have work-study eligibility based on 2022-2023 FAFSA and must be enrolled at least half-time for the upcoming Fall term (not including Developmental courses). Summer rules may be subject to change.