Review Your Eligibility

Am I Eligible?

To be eligible for a Work Study position, you must be working towards a University of Toronto degree and must meet the eligibility requirements below. 

2024/25 Fall-Winter Program
(First Day of Classes – March 31, 2025)

  • Must be enrolled in at least 2.0 FCE (full course equivalent); minimum 0.5 credits in one session and 1.5 credits in the other. 
  • Must continue to meet the eligibility course load for the duration of the contract.  

Note: The university is based in Toronto and constituted according to Ontario law; therefore, it is our expectation that the provision of services to the university will be conducted in Ontario.

International Students

  • In addition to the Work Study requirements above, students are subject to Government of Canada rules and regulations regarding on-campus work. 
  • Individual student circumstances vary; the Work Study Program is not equipped to answer questions related to Canada Immigration policies. We encourage you to review the general information on the Centre for International Experience (CIE) website, and contact your specific campus immigration advising team for more support: UTM, UTSG, UTSC. 
  • Must be registered in both Fall and Winter sessions. 
  • Must maintain registration status for the duration of the contract. 

Note: The university is based in Toronto and constituted according to Ontario law; therefore, it is our expectation that the provision of services to the university will be conducted in Ontario.

International Students

  • In addition to the Work Study requirements above, students are subject to Government of Canada rules and regulations regarding on-campus work. 
  • Individual student circumstances vary; the Work Study Program is not equipped to answer questions related to Canada Immigration policies. We encourage you to review the general information on the Centre for International Experience (CIE) website, and contact your specific campus immigration advising team for more support: UTM, UTSG, UTSC. 

2024 Summer Program
(First Day of Classes – August 16, 2024)

  • Must be enrolled in at least 0.5 FCE (full course equivalent). 
  • May be fulfilled as any:  
    F course: First sub-session (May-June)  
    S course: Second sub-session (July-August) and/or  
    Y course: Full session (May-August). 
  • Must continue to meet the eligibility course load for the duration of the contract.

Note: The university is based in Toronto and constituted according to Ontario law; therefore, it is our expectation that the provision of services to the university will be conducted in Ontario.

International Students

  • In addition to the Work Study requirements above, students are subject to Government of Canada rules and regulations regarding on-campus work.
  • Individual student circumstances vary; the Work Study Program is not equipped to answer questions related to Canada Immigration policies. We encourage you to review the general information on the Centre for International Experience (CIE) website, and contact your specific campus immigration advising team for more support: UTM, UTSG, UTSC. 
  • Must be registered in the Summer session. 
  • Must maintain registration status for the duration of the contract. 

Note: The university is based in Toronto and constituted according to Ontario law; therefore, it is our expectation that the provision of services to the university will be conducted in Ontario.

International Students

  • In addition to the Work Study requirements above, students are subject to Government of Canada rules and regulations regarding on-campus work. 
  • Individual student circumstances vary; the Work Study Program is not equipped to answer questions related to Canada Immigration policies. We encourage you to review the general information on the Centre for International Experience (CIE) website, and contact your specific campus immigration advising team for more support: UTM, UTSG, UTSC. 

Who is NOT Eligible to Apply for a Work Study Position?  

  • Non-degree students. 
  • Students on a co-op work term and not registered in the sessional course load.
  • Students registered in the Toronto School of Theology. 
  • Students who have graduated and are no longer registered.  
  • Students who do not have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN).  
  • Study Abroad Program participants. 

Important

  • You are expected to meet the eligibility requirements during the Work Study hiring period.
  • You may only accept ONE Work Study position within each program cycle.
  • You will not be allowed to switch positions after you have signed your Letter of Offer and received the electronic approval notification from the Work Study Program.