Work-Study Described
Federal Work-Study awards are based on financial need and allow students to earn money toward their school expenses.
It provides part-time jobs for undergraduate and graduate students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay education expenses. The program encourages community service work and work related to the student's course of study.
How to find a job
Work-study positions for all campuses are available on the Penn State job search website.
Programs
Nittany Lions Read/Nittany Lions Count
Lions Read is mentoring program designed to enhance early reading, math, and science skills of children from surrounding communities, while providing Penn State students the opportunity to give back to their community, gain work experience, and earn federal financial aid through Federal Work Study.