Students usually work about twelve hours a week before, after, or between their classes. Working on campus allows students to establish work schedules that don't conflict with their class schedules.

While students must report earnings from the Federal Work-Study program on the FAFSA, they are later deducted on a worksheet, so they don't count against students as income from work. Other income from work must be included and does count against the student.

Equally important, the work-study program offers students an effective means of establishing a connection with a group of people at Bellarmine. Generally, supervisors most often take a personal interest in students, serving as mentors to them; students meet other students and form connections; and working on campus gives students a greater knowledge of the university, its resources, and its people.

Students should receive a list of work-study openings on campus. Please urge your student to begin applying for these positions during the first week of classes. For more information about work-study, or to see a list of positions available for the 2009-2010 academic year, click here . If students or parents have questions about this program, please contact the Financial Aid office at 502.452.8124.