Work Study

Work study is a great option to help pay for college. To apply for work study financial aid choose work study as an option when applying for financial aid.

Benefits of Work Study

• Pay – $10.75  (Effective July 1, 2021, the pay will increase to $12.50 per hour)
• Majority of on-campus employment is tied to the school calendar

Work study opportunities

Federal and State College Work Study Program

This program is designed to provide work and income for qualified students in need of financial assistance while attending Ridgewater College. Students generally work on campus in a variety of positions or off campus for non-profit organizations.

Student Help Program

Student Help Employment provides money to students who are not able to arrange for adequate financial assistance in any other manner, and at the same time, provides needed help to the administration, faculty, and staff.

For more information on student work study, employment review the work study handbook [PDF] or contact Racheal Nonweiler, Financial Aid Assistant at 320-222-7476 or email at Racheal.Nonweiler@ridgewater.edu