Student Financial Services
Administration Building, Room 212
2200 Bonforte Blvd.
Pueblo, CO 81001-4901
Voice: 719-549-2753
Fax: 719-549-2088
Students can check their eligibility for work study through their
PAWS account. Eligibility for work study is determined (in part) by completing the FAFSA by the March 1st priority date and indicating interest in work study through the FAFSA. Additionally, work study is awarded as funds are available. Students who do not qualify for work study could still qualify for an hourly position.
Federal Work Study
The Federal Work Study program provides jobs for undergraduate and graduate students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay educational expenses. The program encourages community service work and work related to each student’s course of study. Students may explore off-campus employment opportunities with non-profit organizations who have signed agreements with the school.
Colorado Work Study*
The Colorado Work Study program provides jobs for Colorado resident undergraduate students with or without financial need. Funding is provided to the University by the Colorado General Assembly. No-need positions are available upon request, but there are a limited amount of funds so the request must be made by March 1 for each forthcoming school year.
*Please note that individuals willfully misrepresenting information provided in applying for Colorado student aid funds are subject to penalty of Colorado law.
Hiring Process
- Must be eligible for work study - Check your PAWS account for more information
- Review job postings
- Contact supervisor for more information about the position or to set up an interview
- Student contacts SFS to generate employment referral, has referral signed by all parties, and returns it to SFS
- An I9 and W4 must be completed and returned to SFS (for new or first-time student employees)
Losing Work Study
- Earnings exceed the work study award
- Work is performed during class time
- Drop below six (6) credit hours
- Change in financial aid eligibility
- Are placed on financial aid suspension
- Working over 25 hours a week while class is in session
- Reporting hours not worked on official timesheet
Student Hourly
Some departments on campus hire students and pay them directly out of their funds. This type of employment is not considered a financial aid award, but is counted as income when filing for financial aid in the next year.
Hiring Process
- Review job postings
- Contact the supervisor for more information or to set up an interview
- Student contacts SFS to generate employment referral, has referral signed by all parties, and returns it to SFS
- An I9 and W4 must be completed and returned to SFS (for new or first-time student employees)
Other Information
Career Center
In addition to the student employment programs above, the CSU-Pueblo Career Center offers employment services to current students and alumni from the University. They assist students with professional employment, internships, career planning, and career coaching. These services include: résumé and cover letter development, interviewing skills, how to search and apply for internships, and strategies on how to conduct a self-directed job search. The Career Center coordinates all on-campus recruiting by employers and coordinates the annual Career, Internship, and Education Fairs.