Q: Do I have to work if I have been awarded Federal Work-Study as part of my financial aid package?
A: No. Federal Work-Study is an opportunity for students to work in order to earn money to pay for college expenses, as well as to gain valuable employment experience. It is one component of an aid package that may be comprised of loan, scholarship/grant, or work awards. A student may choose to decline the work offer. However, there is an expected contribution from work by students who apply for and receive financial aid.
Q: Am I guaranteed a job on campus if I have been awarded Federal Work-Study?
A: No. Federal Work-Study is an opportunity to work. It is not a guarantee of on-campus employment. Boston College also provides off-campus employment opportunities with non-profit organizations as well as with city, state, and federal government offices that contract with our University. Federal Work-Study offers a wide range of employment opportunities, including community service and America Reads participation.
Q: Are my earnings deducted from my student account?
A: No. Students receive payment which is deposited directly
to their checking or savings bank account after a Direct Deposit Enrollment
Form has been completed by the student and returned to the Human Resources Service
Center (HRSC) in More Hall. A blank enrollment form is available on the 
Human
Resources Service Center's website.
Q: Where can I find a listing of part-time employment opportunities?
A: Student employment information, on-campus and off-campus employment opportunities are on located on the Student Employment website.
Q: What forms do I need to complete when I am hired by Boston College and have not worked previously for the University?
A: All new employees, including student employees, must complete
a direct deposit enrollment form, W-4 and M-4 income tax
withholding forms, and a Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility and Verification).
These forms are available on the Human Resources Service Center's (HRSC) website
at http://www.bc.edu/hrsc. Completed direct deposit enrollment, W-4, and M-4 forms are to be sent to the HRSC in More Hall. However, concerning
Form I-9, the hourly-paid student needs to complete Section I and bring that
form along with original documentation (refer to the website), to the Office
of Student Services in Lyons Hall.