Sources of Aid

Federal Work Study Program
Funded in part by the federal government, this program compensates students for work done in public and nonprofit agencies. At the Columbia School of Social Work, this program works uniquely in that students are compensated for service at their field placement. Work study award ranges from $3,000-$4,400, based on funding availability. Payments are issued to students on a bi-weekly basis.

In order to qualify, students must be enrolled for at least 10 credits, including fieldwork, and demonstrate financial need and eligibility according to federal guidelines. The student's fieldwork agency must also be a nonprofit organization offering no financial compensation outside of the Federal Work Study Program. Due to federal budget restrictions, awards are also based on the availability of funding. Please be advised that payments are only made for signed time sheets that are submitted by the posted due date.

NOTE: Due to funding limitations, the School is not able to award work study to all eligible students. Also, if a student earns all of their work study allotment prior to field education ending, they are still expected to complete the remaining and necessary hours of field education as part of their program and degree requirements.

For more information, please visit the Work Study Program website.