Work Study Overview
Work Study verification is a 2-Part Verification:
1. Work Study Student Exemption (Requirement) – see steps below.
2. Work Study Income – please see our Proof of Employment - Employed at UC Merced page for more information.
Learn more about Work Study here.
How to Verify Work Study (WS)
Step 1: Sign into your UC Merced portal.
Step 2: Click on My Financial Aid.
Step 3: Click on Award Offer under the Financial Aid section.
Step 4: Click on Financial Aid History on the navigation bar.
Step 5: Select appropriate Aid Year.
Step 6: Find “Work Study Paid Amounts” and click the dropdown on the right side of the screen.
Step 7: Take a screenshot of this section.
Work Study Assistance
- Funds Management Officer: Jodie Lingenfelter
- Phone: (209) 228-2393
- Email: jlingenfelter@ucmerced.edu