Straight answer · College students
Federal Work-Study pays at least the federal minimum wage ($7.25 an hour), and many schools pay more. A typical job runs about 12 hours a week, capped at the amount you were awarded.Verified
| Federal Work-Study | Amount |
|---|---|
| Pay floor (federal minimum wage) | $7.25 an hour |
| Typical hours | 10 to 20 a week |
| 12 hours at $7.25 | $87 a week |
| 12 hours at $12 | $144 a week |
The pay floor and hours are from Saving for College's guide to Federal Work-Study. $7.25 is the federal minimum wage; your state's minimum may be higher. The weekly examples are calculated.
Work-study earnings don't count against next year's aid the way a regular paycheck can, but a part-time job may pay more per hour. The Fix Kit for college students lays out both side by side.
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