Federal Work-Study/RISD Work-Study Programs
Work-study is for students with financial need who must earn an income to offset educational expenses. Over 1300 RISD students participate in the Work-Study Program. While priority is given to financial aid recipients for on-campus jobs, RISD also allows non-financial aid students to work, if there are jobs left unfilled by work-study students.

On-campus jobs are posted on a job board in the Student Services Center on the first floor of the Providence-Washington Building (20 Washington Place) as well as on RISD's work-study website. Off-campus job listings include community service opportunities in non-profit agencies in the Providence metro area as well as jobs in the local community (babysitter, waiter/waitress, retail sales, lawn/garden, etc.).

In 1986 the Immigration Reform and Control Act was voted into law, stipulating that anyone who wishes to work in the United States must prove his or her identity and US citizenship or eligibility to work. To do this, you must provide RISD with documentary evidence of identity (driver’s license, RISD ID) and US citizenship (US passport, social security card, birth certificate with a seal). Copies are not acceptable. You may request a duplicate of your social security card from the Social Security Administration Office. If you plan to work while at RISD, please bring the appropriate documentation with you.