Financial Aid and Awards Service (FAAS)

Work-Study Program
October 2011

Work-Study Program
Administered by the Financial Aid and Awards Service In 2010-2011, more than 1500 positions were filled by students through the Work-Study Program International students: 2010-2011 Academic year: 73 Summer 2011: 41 Fall 2011: 49 (so far) The average wage is $12/hour

Work-Study Program
Students earn an average of: $3,000/year during the academic year $6,000/year for a full time position (Summer) Employers offer a flexible schedule Applying for the WSP is very easy with the Work-Study Navigator!

Work-Study Program
WSP Registration period (for students)

Fall Winter Summer

15 August to 31 October 1st December to 31 January 15 march to 30 June

WSP Registration process

WS Navigator available through the uoZone portal 1. 2. 3. Student profile 12 months budget Be registered to: 1. Min.9 credits/per session at the undergraduate level (six credits per session for students with disabilities) 2. Full-time at the graduate level Valid study permit Social Insurance Number
(Human Resources Canada, Laurier St., Ottawa)

4. 5.

WSP Registration process

1. Acceptance within 48hres 2. If admitted, must complete online resume 3. You may then view the available positions and apply for those you are interested in!

Hiring process
The FAAS is not involved in the hiring process The employer will contact students directly A contract is signed between the student and the employer Students are paid by the employer, not by the FAAS

Potential positions

Administrative position Working with public Student ambassador Computing and network technician University mascot

Contact information

www.uottawa.ca/loansandawards Loansandawards@uottawa.ca (613) 562-5734 (613) 562-5155