Work Study

What is work study?

It is a need-based program that provides eligibility to work part-time on or off-campus while pursuing your studies at Cornish.

How is it funded?

If you are a legal resident,  it is funded by the State of Washington and your employer, and your award is called State Work Study. Otherwise, it is funded by the federal government and your employer, and your award is called Federal Work Study.

How can I participate?

Coming soon!

Finding a job.

Coming soon!

When hired, what must I do?  

You must complete new hire paperwork with the Financial Aid Office as well as an orientation session.

What is the difference between a work study job and a regular part-time job?  

Some of the benefits of a work study job are scheduling flexibility, working in your field of study, work study earnings typically not increasing your FAFSA Expected Family Contribution (EFC), eligibility for the State of Washington Food Stamp Program while you maintain your work study job, whether you are a legal resident or not.

How do I get paid?

For an on-campus job,  you and your supervisor keep track of hours worked on a timesheet you both sign on the 19th of the month and submit to the Office of Financial Aid. At Cornish, you receive a paycheck once a month at the end of the month. For an off-campus job, you do the same but according to your employer's payroll and timeline. You must be paid at least once a month.

How much can I earn?  

You can earn up to your award amount. You must be paid an hourly wage that is equal to an entry level non work-study position performing similar duties with the organization and, never less than the City of Seattle's minimum wage of $14.00 as of January 1, 2018. You can work a maximum of 19 hours per week during enrollment periods and 40 hours per week during breaks.

How is my pay applied to my tuition account?  

It’s not. You receive a paycheck from your employer to use for your personal expenses.

For more information check out this article from StudentAid.gov

Good luck!