Apply for Federal Work-Study

Incoming first-year students who have submitted their FAFSA by the University’s recommended deadline and have indicated an interest in work-study on their Penn State application for admission will be considered during awarding. Penn State does not require a separate application for Federal Work-Study. If you are offered work-study, it will appear in your Student Aid Summary in LionPATH. Your offer of work-study must be accepted.

Incoming first year students as well as returning students not offered Federal Work-Study may request consideration by contacting the Office of Student Aid.  A valid FAFSA must be on file for consideration. 

Due to limited funding, not all students who are eligible will receive an offer of Work-Study.  You may also want to consider other employment opportunities.