The Work-Study Program, which includes the Federal Work-Study Program, provides funding granted by the Federal Government  to aid individuals with financial need in achieving  a college education. Federal Work- Study assists employers by paying a portion of a qualified student's wages with the employer paying the remaining balance. 

Student employment is beneficial for all students regardless of their work-study or LAEP eligibility. We encourage all campus departments to consider hiring students as student employees so that they may be able to gain valuable UC work experience while earning necessary income mitigating increased higher education costs. Departments will also have the opportunity to utilize the skills and abilities of UCR students, strengthen students’ employment potential upon graduation, and reduce temporary staffing costs.