Work Study @ Western
Sports & Recreation Services
Western Sports & Recreation Services works closely with the University of Western Ontario's Work Study program and is committed to assist in finding employment experiences for those requiring financial need to assist in their course of study. Sports & Recreation Services' student positions are partially, or in some cases, wholly funded through Western’s Work Study program. For partially funded positions, students can apply online for any available positions that they qualify for. For wholly funded positions, students can apply directly through Student Services - Student Financial Assistance by logging into https://studentservices.uwo.ca/secure/index.cfm.
Students who have been offered a position with Sports & Recreation Services need to follow the following Work Study application process:
1. Applicant must apply at Student Financial Assistance by logging into https://studentservices.uwo.ca/secure/index.cfm
2. Click on "MyPRESENT"
3. Under the Financial Assistance section, select "Click here to apply" for Financial Assistance
4. Follow the instructions provided
5. Applicant will receive an email indicating they are approved from Student Financial Services. They need to bring that email to their Coordinator/Supervisor to confirm that they have been approved and for how many hours. After they should bring the approval email to Beth Emery to complete the process.
Eligibility
To be eligible for Work Study, you must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, and demonstrate a genuine financial need. If you are applying in Fall/Winter, you must be registered at main campus is a minimum 60% course load (40% course load for students with disabilities). If you are applying in Summer, you must take a minimum of one half course or equivalent.
Work Study is also generally not offered to first year students, as the financial need is met through the Admission Bursary process, and Work Study assistance would decrease the amount of Admission Bursary assistance. For special circumstances for international or graduate students, please see below.
Note: Students registered at an affiliated college are not eligible for the main campus Work Study program during the Fall/Winter academic term. If you are attending at an affiliate, please check with your college for information regarding available Work Study.