Working on Campus (Work Study)
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What is Work Study?
Work Study (https://studentemployment.appstate.edu/federal-work-study) is a federal program providing students who qualify through Financial Aid the opportunity to work and earn money during college.
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Work Study is a grant program that awards a set amount to students who qualify. For ACCESS Scholars the work study maximum amount is $1000/semester.
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We strongly encourage all of our students to do a work study in their first year at Appalachian State. Research has shown that students who work 9-10 hours/week while enrolled get better grades than those who do not work (or who work too many hours).
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Does Work Study pay off my tuition?
The ACCESS Scholarship, as well as grants and scholarship will pay for tuition/fees and room/board. Money earned through Federal Work Study goes directly to the student just like a paycheck.
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Do I get to choose where I would like to work?
Yes! Follow the steps below to begin applying for Work Study positions on campus:
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Build your Resume
You may use the resume you submitted for the ACCESS Scholarship, but we suggest reviewing your resume and updating it. Here are Four Steps to building a great resume provided by the Career Development Center at Appalachian State. The link contains a resume template.
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2. ​Create a Handshake Account and Upload Your Resume
Handshake is available to you as a student and later as an alum. It is a website that provides links to jobs both on and off campus. Use your App State email address and password to log in to Handshake. Complete the necessary steps to create a profile and an account and make sure to upload your resume!
3. ​Search for Jobs on Handshake
To search for Jobs on Handhskae:
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Click on the Jobs tab on the top bar (beside the search bar)
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Click on the "Filters" to see more options
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Under "Job Type" click the "Work Study" checkbox
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Search for work study positions that appeal to you.
4. ​Apply for Several Jobs!
Apply for as many work study jobs as possible through Career Gear. Do not apply for only one job and hope to get it. After applying, you may be contacted for an interview. For interview tips check out https://careers.appstate.edu/interviews