Apply for work-study jobs

To be eligible for a work-study position, you must:

• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person
• Be enrolled in a minimum 60% course load (40% for students with a permanent disability or persistent or prolonged disability) during the current study period
• Qualify for OSAP, or another province’s student aid program, during the current study period

Step 1: Submit an application

• OSAP students
  • If you qualified for OSAP assistance, you can apply for jobs on the work-study website

• Out-of-province students
  • Submit the Non-OSAP Work Study Program Application (PDF) . If approved, you'll be given access to the work-study website
• Not eligible for OSAP or Out of province funding?
  • If you do not qualify for OSAP or out of province funding please email SAFA to determine if we can still consider you for the work study program

Step 2: Check your application status

Your application status will be updated within two weeks after the start of the term or after you apply, whichever is later.

• Approved
  • Check the job status next to each application submitted
  • If job status is ‘Referred’, click to open and print the referral page containing the employer’s contact information
  • Contact the employer to arrange an interview. You may be asked to provide your resume and class schedule.
  • Be sure to bring the referral page and the Declaration of Student's Eligibility/Hiring Form to the interview

• On Hold
  • Check the status log to find out why your application is on hold

• Declined
  • This means that you’re not eligible for the work-study program. Check the status log to find out why you’re not eligible.

• Cancelled
  • Your application has been cancelled, however, you can always reopen it

Work-study jobs pay minimum wage or higher. You can earn up to $2000 per term including vacation pay and benefits.