Washington's State Work Study Program

For more than 30 years, State Work Study students have helped employers with their part-time staffing needs, while earning money for college and gaining valuable work experience. Join the 3,000 plus employers participating in Washington's nationally recognized State Work Study program.

Consider the Benefits:

You can . . .

• Hire bright employees - You can hire college students with the cutting-edge skills your organization needs.
  
• Preview talent - You will be able to observe their on-the-job performance and have first pick of some of the top talent in the state.
  
• Save money - You save money on wages and on-the-job training and, if you like what you see, save again on future recruitment and hiring costs.  To encourage employers to participate, the state reimburses up to 65 percent of the student's wages.

It's easy to participate, just:

1. Determine the kind of work you need performed;
2. Contact a participating college or university near you;
3. Complete and return two simple forms; and,
4. Following approval, interview student employees and confirm their eligibility.

Then, you're ready to hire, train, and pay your student employee. You will be reimbursed in three to six weeks.

For more information see:

- Frequently Asked Questions

- Participating Colleges and Universities

- A Checklist for Employers

Resources for Employers

Publications:
- Employer Handbook

- Program Brochure

Forms:

- Employer Contract and Profile Form
- Student Job Description

- Employer Information Change Request

- Student Timesheet

- Student Earnings Spreadsheet

Note: You can complete these forms online.

State Laws and Rules
State Statute — RCW 28B.12.010
State Rules and Regulations — WAC 250-40

To learn more contact the Student Employment
Administrator at a participating college/university, or
contact the Higher Education Coordinating Board at:

Email: Marlena Rae Robbins
Phone: 360-753-7861