Work Study

Federal Work-Study

The Federal Work-Study Program is financial aid that may be included in your aid package and provides funds for part-time employment. To use your work-study award, you must apply and get hired for a work-study job. 

The program provides students with the opportunity to:

  • Reduce their student loan burden
  • Pay for miscellaneous living expenses
  • Gain valuable work experience

Students are paid an hourly wage and may work more than one work-study job at a time, on or off campus. Paychecks are issued directly to students on a biweekly basis. They are not credited toward a student's tuition bill.

Being eligible for the Work-Study program does not guarantee you a job, so be sure to be proactive in your search.

Part-time and work-study positions, along with internship opportunities, are posted regularly by campus departments and off-campus organizations. UNH has two important resources that help students find work experiences and internships.  

On-Campus Employment and Internships: 

All on-campus jobs and internships are listed in Workday. Log into Workday to see opportunities and to directly submit your applications.

Off-Campus Employment and Internships: 

Handshake is UNH’s career portal for all off-campus jobs and internship opportunities. Simply log into Handshake with your UNH email address and password. You can search for listings and submit applications for these off-campus opportunities through this platform. 

International Students:

All international students looking to work on or off campus must first connect with the Office of International Students and Scholars. 

Payment Details:

The program is divided into two periods:

  • Academic year (September through May)
  • Summer (May through August)
    • Paychecks are issued on a bi-weekly basis according to the 2025 UNH Payroll Calendar.
    • Undergraduate and graduate students who wish to apply for a summer Federal Work-Study program should file their FAFSA as soon as possible after Oct. 1. Summer work-study applications will be available on MyUNH after March 1 annually.

Career Planning:

The Career and Professional Services office has resources for you throughout your time as a student.  Go to the CaPS by College section to get information about career advising and support through your college.  

For additional career resources, including resume writing, interview skills and networking tips, visit the UNH Career and Professional Services site.