Work Study & On-campus Employment

Work Study is a great way to help defray college expenses.

We have about 600 jobs available for Rhodes students with or without demonstrated financial need. Most are on campus, so you won’t have to have transportation. And they’re planned so you won’t have to sacrifice all your study and free time in order to meet your work obligations.

Incoming students need to apply for financial assistance in order to qualify for the Work Study Program. When we offer you Work Study as part of your financial assistance program, just fill out the Work Study Application (PDF), send it in to the Financial Aid Office, and we will contact you in late summer about the opportunities available to you.

What do I need to know about Work Study?

The standard Work Study award is $1600/year—your average net earnings will be about $1200
Work Study is limited to 10-12 hours/week.
You’ll be paid bi-weekly.
Work Study is defined as financial aid—your Work Study earnings are considered part of your overall financial aid package.
Work Study is employment, so student employees are subject to tax laws and other employment regulations.
Your actual earnings are contingent upon your job placement and hours worked, reported via regular employment procedures at Rhodes.
Checks are issued to student employees.
Work Study may not defer payment of Rhodes fees.
Federal Work Study is limited to students who demonstrate financial need on the FAFSA.
You’ll be required to complete the INS I-9 form and supply identification documents before beginning work. These documents must be supplied in person.

Applications:

Rhodes College Work Study Application (PDF)