The VA Work Study Program allows eligible students using VA education benefits to earn money by working part-time while completing their degree. At UAB, work study students are placed directly in the UAB Veteran Services office — making it an opportunity to serve your fellow military-connected students while earning a paycheck.
Who Qualifies
You may be eligible if all of the following are true:
- You are enrolled at least three-quarter time in a degree or professional program at UAB
- You are using an approved VA education benefit to pay for your education
- You can complete the work study contract while you still have remaining benefit eligibility
Approved benefits programs include:
- Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33)
- Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty (Chapter 30)
- Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606)
- Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (Chapter 35)
- Veteran Readiness and Employment (Chapter 31)
- Fry Scholarship
What You Earn
Work study students are paid at the federal or Alabama minimum wage — whichever is greater. You may receive an advance payment for 40% of your contracted hours or 50 hours, whichever is less. After that, you are paid each time you complete 50 hours of work or every two weeks, whichever comes first.
You may work during or between enrollment periods, up to a maximum of 25 hours per week of your enrollment term (example: a 15-week semester allows up to 375 total hours).
What You Will Do at UAB
Work study students placed with UAB Veteran Services support the daily operations of our office and serve the military-connected student community directly. Responsibilities include:
- Assisting military-connected students in person, by phone, and by email
- Maintaining student files and office records
- Keeping the office environment organized and welcoming
- Supporting student events hosted by Veteran Services
This is more than a part-time job — it is an opportunity to give back to the community you came from.
How to Apply
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Step 1 - Download the Application
Complete VA Form 22-8691, Application for Work-Study Allowance.
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Step 2 - Submit to UAB Veteran Services
Bring your completed application to our office or email it to
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Step 3 - Approval and Placement
If selected, your application will be approved through the VA and you will be placed in the UAB Veteran Services office for your work study assignment.