Student AffairsWork Study Program
The Work Study Program is offered jointly through Career Services and the Financial Aid and Awards Office and is funded by Queen’s University. The objective of the Work Study Program is to provide an opportunity for students with financial need to receive priority for certain part-time jobs during their academic terms.
Both domestic and international students with demonstrated financial need can earn money while working part-time for on-campus employers. Students can view their Work Study eligibility in SOLUS, or apply through Financial Aid and Awards email.
View the Student Guide for full program details.
Important: You may not commence work until a Work Study Agreement has been completed by your employer and approved by Career Services.
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Students with demonstrated financial need are eligible for Work Study, if they meet the following criteria:
- Current Undergraduate and Graduate students
- Must be registered in a full-time academic load for fall/winter term (9.0 credit units or higher per term) or 40% of a full course load for students with disabilities
- Domestic and International Students
- Canadian citizens and permanent residents must be receiving a minimum of $5,000 in government student assistance for the combined fall and winter terms
- Received email notification from Financial Aid and Awards or see “Eligible for Work Study” in SOLUS
- All students with eligibility will see "eligible for Work Study" on their SOLUS account
- Students who have not received an email notification can apply online
- Once students receive confirmation that they are eligible for Work Study, they will remain eligible until they are no longer a full-time student.
- Incoming exchange students studying on a letter of permission at Queen’s but paying tuition and fees at their home institution are not eligible for the Work Study program.
Important Note: If a Work Study Student discontinues their studies at Queen’s, their Work Study position must end immediately. It is the student’s responsibility to notify both their employer and the Work Study Program (wkstudy@queensu.ca).
If you have received confirmation of Work Study Eligibility, you can apply to job postings through the Work Study Job Board.
On-campus employers can also hire you without posting a position; your prospective employer must complete a Funding Request Form, and receive approval from wkstudy@queensu.ca before confirming your position.
Search for jobs on MyCareer
- Log in to MyCareer with your Student NetID using SingleSignOn
- View job postings under the Work Study job board
- Follow the application instructions under each job posting
Please note: The number of work hours available depends on operational needs and student availability, up to the maximum listed in the Hiring Form completed by your Work Study employer.
Before accepting a Work Study position, ensure you understand the offer completely. If you have any questions, this is the time to ask for clarification.
If you’ve applied to more than one position, be respectful of each employer when considering offers. Once you have accepted a job offer, email other employers you applied to, where possible, to let them know that you have accepted another offer.
Please view the Student Guide for more details.
To work on campus in the Work Study Program students MUST have a Social Insurance Number (SIN).
International students can find out more about getting a Social Insurance Number (SIN) on the Queen's University International Centre website
The rate of pay for Work Study positions starting in Fall 2026 is $17.95 per hour, plus vacation pay.
Under the Work Study program, students can earn up to $2000 per term, or $4000 for the combined Fall/Winter term. For the 2026-27 academic term, the maximum number of paid hours covered by Work Study wage subsidy are:
- Fall/Winter Term (Aug 17 – Apr 30) – 222 hours
Employers may choose to offer students fewer hours, or more hours, if their budget allows.
All Work Study students must complete the 2-part Experiential Learning (EL) WrapAround process with their employer.
Adding an Experiential Learning framework to student roles is an important opportunity for students to develop essential skills and knowledge that complement their academic degrees and help prepare them to have impact in their future careers.
Visit the Experiential Learning (EL) Hub for more information.
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Resources for your job search
- Find a Job on Campus Tipsheet (PDF, 1.1 MB)
- MyCareer Job Board
- AMS Job Board
- Local Employment Resources