Financial Aid: Summer Work Study Eligibility Request

What Is It?

Summer Federal Work Study is a needs based Financial Aid Program that allows students to earn money over the summer.   Students are able to work up to 20 hours a week if they are enrolled in classes and up to 35 hours a week if they are not enrolled in classes.

Who Is Eligible to Use It?

If a Duquesne student is enrolled in summer classes,  in order to be eligible for Federal Work Study, they must: 

  • have a completed 2024-2025 FAFSA
  • meet Satisfactory Academic Progress
  • have financial need based off the Cost of Attendance other Financial Aid and the student's SAI.  

If a student is not enrolled in summer classes, they will need to complete a:

  • 2025-2026 FAFSA
  • meet Satisfactory Academic Progress
  • be registered for classes for the Fall 2025 semester
  • have financial need in the Fall 2025 semester based off Cost of attendance, other Financial Aid, and the student's SAI.  

Keep in mind that if a student in not enrolled in summer classes, the work study in the summer is considered a financial aid resource for the Fall term and may affect Financial Aid eligibility in the Fall semester.  

Where Can I Get It?

Fill out a Summer Work Study Eligibility Request Form on the Services Portal and the Financial Aid Office will review your eligibility