Students: How to Apply
Community Work-Study Student Opportunities
UTEP Engage connects undergraduate students with community-based internship opportunities designed to support professional growth, leadership development, and community engagement.
Students participating in the Community Work-Study Program gain hands-on experience while supporting nonprofit organizations and community initiatives across the region.
Internship experiences may include:
- Research and data collection
- Outreach and community programming
- Communications and marketing support
- Administrative and organizational support
- Education and engagement initiatives
Students often strengthen skills in:
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Organization and time management
- Leadership and professionalism
- Public engagement and presentation
Student Eligibility & Application Information
- Students must be awarded Federal Work-Study through Financial Aid
- Positions are posted through Handshake
- Look for positions that include “Community Work-Study” in the title
- Community partner organizations typically begin posting positions in August and September for the academic year
- Additional opportunities may become available throughout the year based on organizational needs
- Students are encouraged to apply early for the greatest number of placement opportunities
- Position availability varies annually based on Federal Work-Study funding allocations
Students may work approximately 15–19 hours per week, depending on funding and placement needs.
For Financial Aid information, visit the UTEP Office of Student Financial Aid.
Community Work-Study Student Opportunities
UTEP Engage connects undergraduate students with community-based internship opportunities designed to support professional growth, leadership development, and community engagement.
Students participating in the Community Work-Study Program gain hands-on experience while supporting nonprofit organizations and community initiatives across the region.
Internship experiences may include:
- Research and data collection
- Outreach and community programming
- Communications and marketing support
- Administrative and organizational support
- Education and engagement initiatives
Students often strengthen skills in:
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Organization and time management
- Leadership and professionalism
- Public engagement and presentation
Student Eligibility & Application Information
- Students must be awarded Federal Work-Study through Financial Aid
- Positions are posted through Handshake
- Look for positions that include “Community Work-Study” in the title
- Community partner organizations typically begin posting positions in August and September for the academic year
- Additional opportunities may become available throughout the year based on organizational needs
- Students are encouraged to apply early for the greatest number of placement opportunities
- Position availability varies annually based on Federal Work-Study funding allocations
Students may work approximately 15–19 hours per week, depending on funding and placement needs.
For Financial Aid information, visit the UTEP Office of Student Financial Aid.
Students requirements for applying to the CWS Program:
- The student must be degree-seeking.
- Be a full-time student taking a minimum of 12 credit hours in the Fall and Spring semesters.
- Meet the University’s Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements (SAP).
- Complete an Employment Eligibility form through the UTEP Financial Aid Office.
- Be willing to work with the organization on a project or set of tasks during both the Fall and Spring semesters.
- Have completed mandated training through Financial Aid (visit Financial Aid webpage )
- Have a great work ethic, professional attitude, and willingness to learn.
- Participate in a 3-hour orientation at the beginning of the project period.
- Participate in mandated meetings/training (1-2 per semester) with the CCE.
- Participate at an end of year celebration where students and organizations showcase their collaborative work.
For more information on maintaining Work-Study eligibility, please visit the UTEP Office of Financial Aid www.utep.edu/financialaid
