Texas Work Study (TWS)
The purpose of the TCWS Program is to provide part-time employment to eligible students with financial need. These positions are funded by a combination of state appropriations and funds from employers.
Eligibility Requirements for Texas Work Study
In order to be eligible for the Texas Work Study Program, you must:
- Complete
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or
Texas Application for Student Aid (TASFA) for those who are not eligible to do FAFSA application
- be classified by the institution as a Texas resident (DACA recipients are eligible)
- be registered with Selective Service or be exempt
- have financial need
- be enrolled at least half-time in a plan leading to a degree or certification
- not be a recipient of an athletic scholarship (i.e., the student is obliged to play an intercollegiate sport as a condition of receiving the scholarship) during any semester TCWS is awarded
- not be enrolled in a seminary or other program leading to ordination or licensure to preach for a religious sect or to be a member of a religious order
Texas Mentorship Work Study Program
The purpose of WSMP is to provide employment to eligible students with financial need to mentor, tutor or advise students at participating institutions of higher education or high school students within local school districts and nonprofit organizations. The primary goal of the program is to improve and increase student access, success and completion of higher education and to provide employed WSMP students with an opportunity to gain and strengthen career readiness skills. These student mentor, tutor and advising positions are funded by a combination of state appropriations provided by the Texas College Work-Study (TCWS) Program and matching funds from participating institutions.
Eligibility Requirements for Texas Work Study Mentorship Program
In order to be eligible for the Texas Work Study Mentorship Program, you must:
- Complete
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or
Texas Application for Student Aid (TASFA) for those who are not eligible to do FAFSA application
- be classified by the institution as a Texas resident (DACA recipients are eligible)
- be registered with Selective Service or be exempt
- have financial need
- be enrolled at least half-time at the participating institution, in a plan leading to a degree or certification
- not be a recipient of an athletic scholarship (i.e., the student is obliged to play an intercollegiate sport as a condition of receiving the scholarship) during any semester the student is awarded WSMP funds
- not be enrolled in a seminary or other program leading to ordination or licensure to preach for a religious sect or to be a member of a religious order