Working to Contribute to Education Costs

Though borrowing to fund your education is a reality for many families, working and contributing financially to your educational investment is a key to successful completion of your degree. Not only do you help offset some of the expenses of your education and reduce your reliance on loans, but you earn vaulable opportunities to add to your resume. National surveys of employers indicate that recent graduates who have worked through college are more attractive to hire.

The Federal Work-Study program is funded by both the Department of Education and UNE, and offers opportunities for on-campus, part-time employment to undergraduate students demonstrating financial need. Funds are annually recalculated and awarded as part of your financial aid package. Your work-study earnings are paid to you directly and are not deducted from your bill. An additional advantage to working on campus is the enrichment of your college and practical work experience. Please obtain an Authorization Form from our office before beginning work.

UNE Federal Work-Study Process

For Students

For Supervisors

FWS EMPLOYEE AUTHORIZATION FORM

Before you are authorized to begin working in the work-study program, an authorization must be completed by your hiring supervisor. An authorization is required every academic year for every individual position worked. Any student or supervisor with questions about the authorization process should contact Student Financial Services at sfs@istanbulbuklet.com or (207) 602-2342 for additional guidance.

Non-work-study student employment

If Federal Work Study is not part of your financial aid award, you can still apply for the many job opportunities on or around the UNE campuses. Take advantage of public transportation to get to and from jobs off campus. Please see this list of job opportunities and check with Career Services at bccareerservices@istanbulbuklet.com or (207) 602-2096 about other possibilities. 

Summer student employment

FWS funding is not available for students to use during the summer. Departments wishing to employ students can use their departmental funds to pay a student for summer employment. Please contact Career Services or (207) 602-2096 for more information regarding this process. 

First-time work-study students

As a first-time Federal Work-Study student, you must complete employment forms before beginning work. These documents can be found via your U-Online account under Student Requirements. Since some documentation requires physical verification, you will need to see a Student Financial Services representative in person to turn in your paperwork.

For more information

Federal Work-Study Handbook

Download the Federal Work-Study Program Handbook (PDF) for students and supervisors.