Financial Aid
Work Study

Additional Information

Employment on campus in various offices or departments. Student finds own job. Money goes to student in form of paycheck. This award does not guarantee a job. See note below.

Work Study
Work Study
 Eligibility Amount Per Year Duration of Award How To Apply Deadline
Federal Work Study (FWS) Undergraduate and graduate students with demonstrated need Varies with need. Paid per hour, usually minimum wage. While pursuing an undergraduate degree Complete FAFSA* annually June 1
New Mexico Work Study Undergraduate and graduate students who are New Mexico residents Varies with need. Paid per hour, usually minimum wage. While pursuing an undergraduate degree Complete FAFSA* annually June 1

Note: Satisfactory Academic Progress (Effective Summer 2011) must be maintained by each student in order to maintain eligibility for any financial aid program (grants, work study, loans).

*FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. New Mexico Tech's Title IV code for federal financial aid applications is 002654.

** Deadlines represent risk dates. Student who apply after these dates may find they are eligible, but may not be awarded certain types of aid due to limited funding.