Federal Work-Study

UMaine Alert

Posted: April 19, 2024 - 1:32 PM

At approximately 9:24 a.m. on Friday, April 19, a University of Maine graduate student was struck by a university vehicle on Long Road at the University of Maine campus in Orono. The student reports that they are at a local hospital with minor injuries.

Emergency services, including the Orono Fire Department, University Volunteer Ambulance Corps, University of Maine Police Department, Orono Police Department and Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.

The university vehicle involved in the incident was a Chevrolet Express van. It was being operated by a university employee.

Counseling services and support are available for students, faculty or staff who may have been affected. The Counseling Center can be reached at 207-581-1392 and the Dean of Students Office can be reached at 207-581-1406.

The scene has been cleared and Long Road is now accessible. An investigation is being conducted by the University of Maine Police Department with assistance from the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit. Any witnesses to the incident are encouraged to contact Lt. Noel Santiago at noel.santiago@maine.edu.

The Federal Work Study Program provides students with the opportunity to work part-time and earn a bi-weekly paycheck. Funds earned can be used to help pay education expenses. Work study funds are not applied directly to the student’s bill.

To qualify, students must file the FAFSA, meet certain need-based criteria, and must also meet the University of Maine’s priority filing deadline.

The total amount of work study awarded is what the student is eligible to earn for the academic year. Work study award amounts are listed as part of the financial aid award in MaineStreet.

Employment opportunities also exist for students who not eligible to receive Federal Work Study.

Students may utilize CareerLink, an online employment search tool, to search for available job listings.

For more information on Federal Work Study, available jobs and the procedure for beginning work as well as for general assistance and guidance, please visit the Office of Student Employment website, stop by their office in Wingate Hall or call 207.581.1349 during office hours (M,W-F, 8:30am – 4:30pm, Tues. 9:30-4:30).