What is the Work-Study Plan?

The Ontario work-study plan is designed to provide on-campus work experience for full-time students who require assistance in covering their education-related costs. The Ontario Work/Study Plan funds 75% of the salary (up to $1,000 max/term) of eligible students employed part-time in on-campus jobs.

To find out more about Ontario Work-Study, contact Alice Law, Financial Aid Assistant, Special Programs at extension 37809 or the Director, Student Awards and Financial Aid at extension 36039.

• Who is eligible?
• How much can you earn?
• How students can apply for Work-Study positions
• Procedures for employers

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Who is eligible?

If your education-related financial needs have not been fully met by OSAP, and you meet the following eligibility requirements, you may apply to the work/study plan:

• you must be a Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident or Protected Person status
• you must be an Ontario resident as defined by OSAP
• you must have qualified for OSAP assistance during the current study period*
• you must be registered in at least 60% of a full course load this study term
• you must be in OSAP satisfactory academic standing

*If you have not qualified for OSAP for this study period, you may complete an application for students who are not eligible for OSAP (available at the Student Awards & Financial Aid Office reception counter) only if you meet the following conditions:

• you must be a Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident or Protected Person status
• you must be an Ontario resident as defined by OSAP
• you must be registered in at least 60% of a full course load this study term
• you must be in OSAP satisfactory academic standing
• you must meet at least one of the following exceptional circumstances :
  • you applied for OSAP and received a NIL assessment for the current term
  • you are in an OSAP overpayment situation that can't be resolved
  • you have outstanding Canada and/or Ontario Student Loans exceeding $25,000 and wish to decrease your loan funding this term

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How much can you earn?

Work-study jobs at the University of Waterloo typically pay either $10.25, $11, or $12 per hour. The maximum amount you are entitled to earn is $1,000 per 4-month term, including vacation pay and benefits.

It is recommended that you apply for a work/study position after you are on campus and have worked out your timetable for the term.

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How students can apply for Work-Study positions

Click here to view and apply for work-study positions.

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Procedures for Employers

Faculty and staff members seeking information about hiring students through the work-study plan should be contacting Alice Law for more information.

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519-888-4567, extension 33583

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