Summer Programs
Grant aid is not available from the Financial Aid Office for summer expenses; however, summer grant funding may be available through other departments and programs such as Dean's Fund for Study…
Study Abroad
If you receive Princeton need-based aid and enroll in an approved study abroad program during the academic year, aid is available for your semester abroad. Your financial aid will be adjusted…
The Student Budget
The Student BudgetThe student budget (also referred to as the cost of attendance) is the total cost to attend Princeton for one academic year. It includes direct costs, which are billed by the…
The Family Contribution
For most families living in the United States, the family contribution is 25% of income over $150,000 and 5% of student and parent assets over $175,000. Costs paid for siblings enrolled in…
Outside Scholarships
All outside/third-party scholarships (including tuition benefits, ROTC, etc.) must be reported to the Financial Aid Office to be incorporated into the financial aid offer in accordance with…
DACA and Financial Aid
Princeton meets the full demonstrated need of all aid applicants, including DACA and undocumented students.In addition to the standard aid offer, the University will provide additional grant aid of…
Computer Purchases
Students who receive need-based aid from Princeton and wish to purchase a personal computer for their school use may request a computer purchase budget adjustment, not to exceed $3,500. The…
International Students (Undergraduates)
Hour Limit:International students who have completed an I-9 and are eligible to work are limited to 20 hours of work per week during term time. International students may work full-…
Student Employee Benefits & Resources
Benefits & Workplace Notices for Student EmployeesStudent employees are not eligible for most benefits including holiday pay, vacation, or retirement plans. However, student employees are…
Conflict Resolution/Termination
Conflict ResolutionOur office hopes that any minor disagreements between student employees and their employers can be worked out within the department. However, the following steps should be…
Federal Work Study
What is Federal Work-Study (FWS)?A federal aid program which subsidizes wages for eligible students. At Princeton, some campus jobs are only open to FWS-eligible students. Not all…
Federal Work-Study: Information for Employers
Federal Work-Study (FWS) subsidizes wages for eligible students employed by the University. Supervisors who wish to hire only FWS eligible students should create Federal Work-Study …
Prior to Working
The Form I-9 (required)Your supervisor must initiate the hiring process in JobX before you can complete your I-9 form.After your supervisor has initiated a hire for you, complete page 1 of the "I-9…
Information for Undergraduates
Princeton offers a wide variety of student employment opportunities from traditional service-oriented work in dining halls and libraries, to research and academically oriented positions across…