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Work Study Program for Students

The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) is offering a State Work-Study Program (SWSP) that will provide students with an opportunity to gain career-related work experience and earn money to pay for their postsecondary education. The program is made possible through the Pennsylvania General Assembly funding and with the cooperation of the state’s postsecondary institutions and employers. Many jobs qualify for SWSP and students can work up to 40 hours a week. Both students and employers can make up to $3,600 during the summer term. However, an employer may choose to pay a student more than the fixed award amount. Students who are eligible for the program must be: • A Pennsylvania resident • Enrolled in at least 6 or more credits in an educational institution, in a program of study at least two academic years in length • Eligible for a PA State Grant or have unmet financial need after gift aid has been applied • Able to benefit from career-related work experience • Not in default or pending default on an education loan or owe a State Grant refund The summer work term runs from May 12, 2013 through August 17, 2013. Student application filing deadlines for this term are June 30th. For more information on which employers participate in the State Work-Student Program or to apply, please visit www.pheaa.org. Today’s job market is extremely competitive and employers are looking for work experience as well as a higher education. In addition to earning money to finance their education, SWSP provides students with hands-on work experience, which will prove invaluable to their job search.

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