The Work Study Program at Texas Southern University

The Work-Study Program offers eligible students a valuable way to meet their financial obligations to the university. This beneficial program not only helps reduce the need for student loans, leaving you with less debt, but also provides opportunities to gain valuable experiences and build your professional network.

Work-Study at TSU allows you to explore potential career paths while gaining practical experience. There are two types of work-study available: Federal Work-Study and State College Work-Study.

If your financial aid award letter indicates that you have been awarded federal or state college work-study, you will receive a notification about a mandatory orientation. This orientation will provide further details about your responsibilities as a work-study recipient.

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Employment Eligibility & Standards

Student workers must meet the minimum employment eligibility requirements established by the University.  To receive consideration for the Work-Study Program, students must:

  1. File a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
  2. Have been admitted into an eligible undergraduate or graduate program
  3. Be enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) during fall and/or spring semesters
  4. Preregister for the fall and spring terms, respectively
  5. Receive a College Work-Study award as part of the award package for the applicable year
  6. Be making measurable progress toward degree completion by completing at least 67% of all hours originally enrolled, from the beginning of the student's enrollment at Texas Southern University
  7. Have been processed for employment through the Work-Study Office and submit documents establishing identity and employment authorization in the United States under the Immigration & Reform Action of 1986.
  8. Background check performed by Human Resources before a student can begin to work.

*Other requirements must be satisfied for SAP.  For more information on Satisfactory Academic Progress, please visit the eligibility webpage.

Work-Study Advantages at Texas Southern University (TSU)

Work-Study jobs at Texas Southern University (TSU) should be treated like any other job, but they come with unique benefits:

  • Career-Aligned Opportunities: Students work in environments that match their skills, preferences, and career goals.
  • Flexible Scheduling: Students and employers collaborate to create work schedules that fit around class times.
  • Financial Aid Benefits: Work-Study wages are not counted towards the next year's student contribution for financial aid.
  • Career Preparation: The Work-Study Program helps students enter the job market after graduation, providing valuable departmental and professional contacts for career or graduate school applications.
  • Study-Friendly Employers: Employers are flexible, allowing time off for studying and other educational purposes.