State Work Study

Program Administration

Through part-time work, students earn money for college, often while gaining experience in jobs related to their career goals. The State Work Study (SWS) program also provides students with an alternative to high levels of borrowing.

The state's two- and four-year colleges and universities, and many accredited independent four-year colleges and universities, offer this form of financial assistance to eligible students. Participating colleges and universities.

 Publications:

   - Program Brief

   - Employer Handbook

   - Student Handbook

  - 2012 State Work Study Program Manual (2012) NEW

  - 2012 Workshop Presentation 

   - State Work Study Program Manual (2011)

 Forms: 

- Employer Contract and Profile

- Student Job Description

- Employer Information Change Request

- Student Time Sheet

- Student Earnings Spreadsheet
 

State Laws and Rules
State Statute — RCW 28B.12.010
State Rules and Regulations — WAC 250-40

For information on SWS program administration

E-mail: Marlena Rae Robbins

Phone: 360-753-7861

Students and Parents
For information about eligibility and how to apply
for State Work Study and other financial aid
programs, visit our Paying for College section.