Student Employment

Students working through Wentworth’s Student Employment Programs gain marketable skills and valuable work experience while earning a bi-weekly paycheck to assist with their expenses.

The Annual Student Employment Job Fair is held in September. For students who are unable to attend the Fair, you are welcome to browse available positions using the link below or send an inquiry to a hiring office of interest. As a reminder, students cannot begin working until on or after the first day of Fall semester classes.

Types of Work Study at Wentworth

There are two different work study programs at Wentworth: the Federal Work Study Program (and WIT Work Study which follows the same guidelines as FWS) and the Leopard Work Program. If a student is eligible for the Federal Work Study program, they will see the fund on their financial aid offer. If they are not eligible, they can only participate in Leopard Work.

Both programs are paid directly to the student in a biweekly paycheck via direct deposit and the amount earned is determined by hours worked and cannot be applied directly to tuition.

Federal Work Study Program:

Federal work study is a need-based program determined by your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Eligibility for the program is based on financial need and availability of funds.

WIT and the federal government jointly fund the Federal Work Study program.
Students must submit a FAFSA and demonstrate financial need according to federal guidelines.
Students must be enrolled at least half-time in a degree program, be meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress, and be eligible to work in the U.S.
Federal Work Study students can work until June 30th of the academic year funds were awarded for.
WIT Work eligible students can work until the last day of Summer classes provided they meet the items listed above and are not enrolled in Co-op.
Cannot earn work study funds during a Co-op semester.

Leopard Work Program:

Leopard work is not based on need. If you don't qualify for federal work study, you can still apply for jobs on campus through Leopard Work.

Solely funded by Wentworth.
Financial need is not a factor in the eligibility of this program.
Students must be enrolled at least half-time in a degree program during the semester they are hired and be eligible to work in the U.S.
Leopard Work students can work until the last day of Summer classes provided they meet the items listed above and are not enrolled in Co-op.

How to Find and Apply for a Student Job

For Federal Work Study: All students need to accept their Federal Work Study offer on the financial aid section of LeopardWeb before they can apply for positions.

For all Student Jobs:

Incoming students should wait until they are on campus or their classes begin to start applying for work study positions.

Watch this tutorial or read these steps on how to find and apply for student jobs. Open student job positions can be viewed on Workday.

Questions? Ask Ruggles

Common Questions

How do I know if I have work study?

If you have been granted Federal Work Study (FWS) and/or WIT Work Study for the academic year, you can see this information in your Financial Aid Offer Letter on LeopardWeb (after depositing and enrolling) or on your emailed Financial Aid Offer Letter (prior to depositing).
Does work study apply to my eBill?

No, Federal Work Study (FWS) and WIT Work Study payments are made directly to the student in the form of a bi-weekly paycheck based on the hours worked for that pay period.
How much can I earn through work study?

All Federal Work Study (FWS) and WIT Work Study positions are required to compensate at the Massachusetts minimum wage rate, which is $15 per hour.
When is the last day I can work?

Federal work study can be done through the end of the fiscal year on June 30th for that academic year.
WIT Work study can be done through the end of the summer semester for the academic year your award is in.
What happens if I've used my full work study allotment?

If the department you are working for does not have additional funding, you will no longer be able to work through the Federal Work Study and/or WIT Work Study program for the remainder of the school year. However, you may be able to work through our Leopard Work program.
What's the difference between Federal Work Study, WIT Work, and Leopard Work?

WIT Work follows the same guidelines as Federal Work Study. Leopard work is not based on need. If you don't qualify for Federal Work Study or WIT Work, you can still apply for jobs on campus through Leopard Work.
I was awarded work study last year and not this year, what can I do?

Work study eligibility is on a first-come, first-served basis based on the date your FAFSA is filed. Eligbility is determined by your Student Aid Index number (SAI) from your FAFSA. The university receives an annual budget from the federal government, and the funds are distributed according to the level of need. For additional questions regarding this matter, you may contact studentwork@wit.edu.
Are work study positions guaranteed?

Due to the high volume of student workers and the substantial number of students seeking employment, we are unable to meet all demand. While you may have been awarded FWS or WIT Work, we cannot guarantee a position. Positions open up throughout the year, so we encourage students to continually check for new postings in Workday.
If I don't use my work study allotment in the fall semester, can I use it in the spring semester?

Yes, you can.
Do I need to complete a FAFSA to be eligible for Federal Work Study or WIT Work?

Yes, Federal Work Study and WIT Work is determined based on your FAFSA application which you need to file each year.
Can I participate in work study while in my co-op semester?

No, students are expected to fully commit to their co-op position during their co-op semester.
How do I find and apply for a work study job?

Watch this tutorial or read these steps on how to find and apply for student jobs. Open student job positions can be viewed on Workday. For questions regarding this process, you may contact studentwork@wit.edu.
What can I use for I-9 Documentation?

You must provide original documentation of both identity and employment eligibility to verify your right to work in the United States. A signed, valid US passport will fulfill both these requirements. Documentation of identity can be a Wentworth ID, driver’s license, or any official or state issued ID.
Documentation of employment eligibility can be an original signed social security card or an original US birth certificate. If you do not have any of these documents, refer to the acceptable documentation list.
Why am I completing a W-4?

All students must complete a Federal Tax Withholding Form (W-4), which is used to determine how much money to withhold from your paycheck for federal taxes. Complete the W-4 with your permanent address, not your WIT address. This address is where your paystub and W2 will be sent.
What if I'm not a US Citizen?

International students and students who are not permanent US residents are required to secure a Letter of Clearance from the International Services Department before securing a job.