Domestic Work Study Program
The Domestic Work Study Program supports part-time and full-time Sheridan student positions for eligible domestic students. Students must apply for the Work Study Program each term and may be approved to work for one Sheridan employer.
The Financial Aid & Awards Office offers two Work Study options:
Part-time employment
Students may work up to 24 hours per week.
To be eligible, you must:
- Be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or a Protected Person.
- Be registered in a Sheridan post-secondary program.
- Demonstrate financial need through completion of a budget form.
- Be in good academic standing and meet one of the following enrolment criteria:
- Enrolled in a minimum 40% credit load*
- Between regularly scheduled academic terms with full-time enrolment in the terms prior and subsequent to the part-time employment term, or
- Employed in a full-time Co-op/Internship position with a non-Sheridan employer. A copy of your Confirmation of Employment must be submitted with your Work Study application.
*Note: If your enrolment drops below 40% after receiving Work Study approval, a retroactive denial email will be sent to your Sheridan student e-mail address and to your employer to update the application status.
Full-time employment
Students work more than 24 hours per week.
To be eligible, you must:
- Be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or a Protected Person.
- Be registered in a Sheridan post-secondary program.
- Demonstrate financial need through completion of a budget form.
- Enrolment – students must be in good academic standing and meet one of the following enrolment criteria:
- Completing a Co-op / Internship term with a Sheridan employer. A copy of your Confirmation of Employment must be submitted with your Work Study application, or
- Employed in an Appendix G position (Spring/Summer term only) between regularly scheduled academic terms with full-time enrolment in the terms prior and subsequent to the full-time employment term.
*Note: You may enrol in a part-time credit load up to 59%.
Better Jobs Ontario Sponsored Students and Students in Joint Programs
Better Jobs Ontario (formerly Second Career) sponsored students are not eligible for Work Study, as per Ministry funding policy.
Students enrolled in joint programs are not eligible for Work Study through Sheridan. Students may inquire about the Work Study Program at their collaborative school.
For more information, contact:
Melissa Thompson, Student Awards & Work Study Coordinator
Tel: 905-845-9430, Ext. 2442
Email: workstudy@sheridancollege.ca
Applying to the Work Study Program
Step 1
Apply for a Sheridan student position via Sheridan Works.
Step 2
Once you secure a position, complete the Work Study application. Refer to the Student Information document for assistance. Complete the budget form and upload it to your application.
Step 3
Connect with your employer to confirm the Employment Information to be entered on the application. Details must be accurate.
Step 4
Submit your completed Work Study application. Make sure to attach all required documents including the budget form and your Confirmation of Employment if you are in a Co-op / Internship term.
Step 5
Check your Sheridan student email account to find out if your application has been approved.
If you require the Work Study application in an alternative format and / or require assistance completing your application, please e-mail workstudy@sheridancollege.ca from your Sheridan student e-mail account. Please ensure you include your student ID number in the subject line.
Applications are processed beginning two weeks before the start of each term. The deadline to apply is stated on the Work Study application and is approximately four weeks from the start of classes each term.
Applications must be submitted using the Academic Works link provided. You will need to enter your Sheridan student username and password to log in and complete the application. Detailed instructions can be found on the Student Information document.
Information for Employers
Employers: Click here for more information
Work Study positions should be posted through the Sheridan Career Centre, via Sheridan Works.
Work Study pay period coverage: 16 weeks from the first day of the academic term
Due to the financial need requirement of the Work Study Program, students must apply for Work Study each term and demonstrate their continued eligibility for the program. A student can be Work Study approved for one employer per term.
Students submit the Work Study application using the link provided. A Student Information document with detailed instructions has been created and students should be referred there for questions related to their application. Employers are required to provide students the necessary Employment Information to accurately complete their application, including:
- Department number – this is the 5-digit department number that is part of the account thread used to pay the student. This number is required to ensure that Work Study funds are reimbursed to the correct account,
- Contract start date,
- Contract end date,
- Hours/week – if this varies, provide an estimate of the average,
- Hourly rate of pay – do not include vacation or fringe,
- Work Study decision confirmation recipient(s) – the individual(s) who should be copied on the application decision email sent to the student.
Refer to the Employer Information document for further assistance.
It is the hiring department's responsibility to forward completed Employment forms to the Payroll office. Please contact payroll@sheridancollege.ca for assistance.
Spring / Summer 2023 Reimbursement & Timeline Details
Part-time employment
- The maximum reimbursement for part-time positions for the Spring / Summer 2023 term is $2,000 including vacation and fringe.
- The Work Study coverage period is May 8 - August 25, 2023.
- The deadline to submit Work Study applications is June 2, 2023.
Full-time employment
- Students employed in a Co-op, Internship, or Appendix G position are eligible for Work Study funding in the Spring / Summer 2023 term.
- The maximum reimbursement for full-time positions for the Spring / Summer 2023 term is $6,500 including vacation and fringe.
- The Work Study coverage period is May 8 - August 25, 2023.
- The deadline to submit Work Study applications is June 2, 2023.
Departmental Cost Transfers for Work Study
Each department's Budget Holder will be sent an email from workstudy@sheridancollege.ca with a prepared departmental cost transfer for approval. Backup information is pulled from the Payroll database.
If you have any questions regarding the departmental cost transfer, please contact:
Melissa Thompson, Student Awards & Work Study Coordinator
Tel: 905-845-9430, Ext. 2442
Email: workstudy@sheridancollege.ca
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