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Can I have two work study jobs at the same time? No at UT-Pan American, you can only have one work study job, but you can have a work study job and a non-work study job either on or off campus. How many hours can I work per week on the work study program? Twelve to twenty hours per week is the maximum recommended for academic reasons as well as tax reasons. If you work twenty or more hours per week (among all your campus jobs), FICA (Social Security) will be deducted from your wages. Furthermore, twelve to twenty hours a week will allow you to continuously work while enrolled in school. You are not allowed at any time to earn more than what was awarded to you on your award letter, and it is your responsibility not to exceed that award amount. Yes. You can at any point in the academic year. It is recommended that you give your employer at least two weeks notice. Isn't work study money nontaxable? Work study earnings are taxable income. If taxes were withheld from your paycheck, you probably are eligible for a refund--depending, of course, on your total annual earnings. It is in your best interests to file a tax return with the Internal Revenue Service by April 15th. Can my fall/spring work study award be used in the summer? No. You must apply separately for summer work study. You can not carry over any unused earnings to the summer. Your work study award must be utilized by the end of the spring semester. If you are enrolled for at least three credit hours during each summer term and you complete the summer financial aid application, you may be eligible for summer work study. What happens when I reach my award maximum? Your department should notify you when you reach your award maximum. The department has the option of either continuing your assignment and paying you 100 percent from their departmental budget or ending your assignment altogether. Most departments will make every attempt to keep you working with them. Return to TOP.
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