Program Basics

Who can participate in Community Service Work-Study?
Most currently enrolled undergraduate students who have a financial aid package will qualify, with the following exceptions: - international students, - students receiving federal work-study funding to simultaneously work another job on campus, - seniors who are graduating from Stanford are not eligible the summer after their senior year, - in some cases, students returning for a fifth year are not eligible. All students must confirm their eligibility with the Financial Aid Office.

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How much do I get paid?
Haas staff will determine hourly wages based on a student's previous Stanford work experience and the job requirements. The Stanford suggested wage for 2007-2008 is $11.40 an hour. (Most students earn between $11.40 and $12.40 an hour during the academic year. Summer wages are set at $11.50 an hour for all participants.) Once the hourly wage has been established, you must provide this information to your community organization/department.

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Can I use CSWS during the academic year and during the summer?
You may participate in the program during the academic year and the summer. However, the academic year and summer work-study programs are two separate programs. You will have to confirm your earnings limit for each program with Financial Aid. If you participate in the summer program, you must reapply for the academic year program, even if you are working for the same organization. Likewise, if you have been working during the academic year, you must reapply for the summer.

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Does academic year participation affect my summer eligibility (and vice versa)?
No. Participating during the school year does not at all decrease how much you can earn during the summer and vice versa.

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