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Work-Study

Work-Study is need-based financial aid. In order to determine eligibility for Work-Study, students must first submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Work-Study Awards & Eligibility

CU-Boulder receives a limited amount of Work-Study funding from federal and state sources each year. Not all eligible students receive a Work-Study award.
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Work-Study Waitlist

The Student Employment Office maintains a waitlist of eligible students who did not receive a Work-Study award, but who are interested in obtaining a Work-Study job.
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Work-Study Earnings

Work-Study funds do not apply directly to a student's tuition bill. A Work-Study award indicates the gross amount a student is eligible to earn during a given term at a Work-Study job.
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