Federal work study encourages part-time employment related to a student’s course of study and/or career interests as well as community service while pursuing post-secondary education. Students must demonstrate financial need from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be eligible for this program. In order to be eligible for Granite State College Work Study, students must:

• Be admitted to a Granite State College degree or post-baccalaureate program
• Have a valid FAFSA for the current financial aid year
• Have financial need from the FAFSA
• Make Satisfactory Academic Progress
• Be enrolled at least half-time during employment

Federal Work Study awards are based on availability from an annual federal allocation and we cannot guarantee every eligible student will be able to earn a work study award.

Gain skills and valuable work experience when you become a work study at Granite State College. Use the opportunity to make connections with the Granite State College staff, gain exposure in your community, and acquire professional references for your resume.

Off-campus, community service positions are a valuable component of the federal work study program. Granite State College has worked with non-profit organizations, like child care centers and alternative school settings, to provide meaningful services to communities across the state. Service may include such fields as healthcare, literacy training, education (including tutorial services), welfare, social services transportation, housing and neighborhood improvement, public safety, crime prevention and control, recreation, rural development, community improvement and emergency preparedness and response.

The benefit for employers is an advantageous reimbursement of the employee’s pay. Positions in community service programs may be eligible for 100% funding. All off-campus employers must be interviewed and have a work study agreement on file. If you are an employer interested in partnering with Granite State College, please contact the Office of Financial Aid at 603-513-1392.

Please see our Work Study Programs page for current off-campus opportunities.

Students receiving veterans education benefits under Chapters 30, 31, 32, 33, 35, 1606, and 1607 may qualify for the Department of Veterans Affairs sponsored work study program. You must be certified to the VA for at least ¾ time enrollment and must perform duties that are directly related to veteran benefits. For more information, contact the School Certifying Official.