| Work Study
FAQs
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.
Can I change work study jobs?
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 non-taxable?
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.
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