In order to participate in the Federal Work-Study Program at Carlow University, Federal Work-Study must appear on your Financial Aid Award Letter. If you have any questions regarding your Work-Study Award, please call Judi Halterlein in the Financial Aid Office at 412-578-6058.

Who must complete a Work-Study Packet?    
All new and returning work-study students accepting work-study must complete the Packet.

How do I search for On-Campus Work-Study Employment?

1. Log onto: www.collegecentral.com/carlow. Click onto: Students. Register with College Central to set up your employment account.
   
2. Student Search will take you to “On Campus-Student Employment” – you will have full view of all on-campus positions available, contact person and full employment description.
   
3. Print out those Work-Study Employment Opportunities that are of interest to you
   
4. Contact those Department Supervisors to request an interview (personal or telephone)
   
5. Once hired, complete the Work-Study Packet. Return completed packet to Financial Aid.

How do I apply for Work-Study employment?
Complete the Work-Study Packet and return packet to Financial Aid. The packet contains:

1. Employment Application
2. Withholding Allowance Certificate (W-4)
3. Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) – Attach photocopied identification
4. Work-Study Employment Interview/Hire Form

When can I start work-study employment? 
You must have Financial Aid, Student Accounts and Work-Study Office clearance as well as a completed Work-Study Packet. Incomplete forms or missing documents will prohibit you from working. Once you have been approved for employment and confirmed for classes, you may start your Work-Study anytime after Labor Day.

How many hours am I permitted to work?
The Work-Study amount listed on your Financial Aid award letter determines how many hours you may work. When you have returned your completed Work-Study Packet along with your Employment Interview/Hire Form, your employer will be notified of your hours. You and your employer will determine the days and times you will work based on your class schedule. If you have questions regarding your hours, wages or any aspect of the Work-Study Program, contact Judi Halterlein in the Financial Aid Office, 412-578-6058 or E-mail: halterleinjc@carlow.edu

When do I receive my work-study earnings? How do I receive my work-study earnings?
Work-Study students are paid the last day of every month by paycheck or direct deposit.

• Dorm students: Paycheck/direct deposit voucher will be placed in your Campus Mailbox
• Commuting Students and Off-Campus Residents:  Paycheck/direct deposit voucher may be picked up at the Campus Mailroom – you must show your Carlow ID and sign for your wages.
  

Please consider the convenience of having your wages directly deposited into an account you specify (checking or savings).