5.5 Student Employment

Work awards enable students to earn part of their financial aid award through part-time employment. The Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program is funded by the federal government, whose funds are matched in-part by Scripps College. This program offers students a double incentive: money for college-related expenses plus job experience. Eligibility for Federal Work Study is determined by the College’s Office of Financial Aid. Faculty who are interested in hiring students eligible for work-study should contact the Office of Financial Aid. Work-Study wages begin at the California prescribed minimum wage. Effective January 1, 2024, the minimum wage is $16.00 per hour for all employers.

Faculty who wish to hire non-work study eligible students should contact the Career Planning and Resources Office.

For a complete guide to student employment see About Student Employment on the Human Resources Student Employment website.