Employment on campus, or at an approved off-campus partner site, is a perfect way for you to gain real-world skills and complement your academic experience while earning money to help offset expenses.   

Work-study is a federal grant that provides students with opportunities to find part-time jobs, helping you to cover nonbillable educational expenses through biweekly paychecks. You can earn money to help cover you nontuition financial expenses, such as textbooks, school supplies or essential personal items, by working for Temple or an approved off-campus employer. 

You must have a valid Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file and qualify for federal financial aid to be eligible for federal work-study. You must also have financial need as demonstrated by the FAFSA.

Work-study Opportunities

Work-study opportunities are job opportunities within academic colleges, departments on campus, at a university office or at an authorized off-campus employer that has a current contract with Temple. 

You can view current on-campus work study opportunities through the Careers@Temple link on TUportal once you are enrolled at Temple. Current off-campus postings are listed on the SFS website. Incoming fall students can begin working in mid-August; incoming spring students can begin working in mid-January.