Work-study is a type of need-based financial aid that allows you to work on campus or with an approved off-campus employer to earn money to help pay for educational expenses. It's not a grant (because you must work to earn it), and it's not a loan (because you don't have to repay it). In addition, work-study positions give you the opportunity to develop valuable skills and experience.
Do I Qualify for Work-Study?
While most eligible students will be offered Federal Work-Study (which is funded by the U.S. Department of Education), Colorado residents may be awarded Colorado Work-Study, which is funded by the Colorado General Assembly. Other than the source of funding, there is no difference between these types of work-study.
To qualify for Federal Work-Study:
- You must submit the FAFSA (Regis school code 001363).
- You must have financial need as determined by the FAFSA
- To be employed in a work-study job, you must have work-study included in your financial aid offer.
- Your work-study award is based on your full-time enrollment during the fall and spring semesters.
Note: Priority is given to those who apply for financial aid by our March 1 priority deadline. If you have any questions, you can reach out to rufinancialaid@regis.edu.
Departmental Work-Study
Any student may be hired into a department-funded student employment position, even if they do not or cannot submit a FAFSA. Departmental positions are filled at the discretion of each academic department and are funded by their own separate budget.
Work-Study FAQs
If you have a work-study award on your financial aid offer, you can find available positions to apply for at ruworks.regis.edu.
We encourage all students to consider applying for community-based work-study positions which are off-campus jobs with local non-profits. It’s a fantastic way to earn your work-study award while also actively serving our community!
To learn more about community-based work-study positions, please reach out to the Center for Service Learning at rcservicelearning@regis.edu, or visit them directly in Loyola Hall.
Additional Resources
If you have questions about a job opening, accessing Workday, or what forms you may need to submit before you start working, reach out to HR at studentemployment@regis.edu.
Please review the Student Employment Handbook for additional important information.