Start building your
career before graduation
හෙළWorks connects university students with real freelance projects — build your portfolio and earn before you graduate.
Why හෙළWorks
Built specifically for
university students
Microsoft university verification
Sign in with your official university Microsoft account. Student status is confirmed instantly — no paperwork required.
Reduced platform fees
හෙළWorks offers a reduced commission starting at only 10% (dropping to 5% at Top Rated) compared to 15% for standard freelancers.
Flexible work around studies
Set your own project deadlines and availability. හෙළWorks is designed around your academic calendar and exam schedule.
Verified business clients
All businesses posting projects are reviewed and approved. Students only interact with legitimate, trusted employers.
Portfolio building tools
Every completed project is added to your verified professional portfolio — real evidence of skills before graduation.
Secure local Rs. payouts
Receive earnings to your Sri Lankan bank account, eZ Cash, or Dialog Genie. Fast, transparent, always in Rs.
Verification Process
How student verification works
Student Experience
Real projects.
Real income.
While studying.
හෙළWorks connects Sri Lankan university students with real business clients. Every project you complete is verified work experience that builds your professional portfolio before you graduate.
Seller Tiers
Freelancer Levels
As you grow on හෙළWorks, you move through four levels — each unlocking better tools, visibility, and lower fees.
All student freelancers begin here. Complete your profile, publish gigs, and start building your reputation.
Awarded after completing your first 5 orders with a good rating. Unlocks promoted gig slots and higher search placement.
Recognized for consistent delivery. Access priority support, featured placement, and premium client projects.
හෙළWorks highest student tier. Exclusive badge, premium placement, account manager, and lowest fees.
Trust & Safety
Safe by design.
Trusted by universities.
Verified client businesses
Every business account is reviewed before they can post projects. Students only interact with legitimate, approved employers.
Escrow payment protection
Client payments are held in escrow before work begins. Your earnings are released only after delivery is approved.
Scam and fraud prevention
Automated detection systems monitor for suspicious activity. Fraudulent accounts are removed before reaching students.
Protected student profiles
Student profiles are protected from unsolicited direct contact. Platform communication standards are strictly enforced.
University identity verification
Microsoft SSO confirms your university identity. Only active enrolled students receive verified student status.
Secure local withdrawals
Withdraw earnings to any Sri Lankan bank, eZ Cash, or Dialog Genie. All transactions are encrypted and audited.
Success Stories
Students earning real income
"Earned Rs. 85,000 during my second semester working on three real client projects. The low 5-10% student fee means I keep almost all of my earnings. The verified student badge made clients trust me from day one."
"I landed a Rs. 45,000 website project within three weeks of joining. The escrow system meant I never had to worry about payment. හෙළWorks takes student freelancing seriously unlike any other platform."
"The flexible deadline system is what made it work for me. I took projects during semester breaks and paused during exams. I graduated with a real portfolio and professional client references ready."
Support
Frequently asked questions
Have a question not listed here? Our support team is ready to help.
Contact SupportStart your professional journey
while studying
Join හෙළWorks' trusted student freelancer platform and build verified experience before graduation.
Free to join. Reduced student fees (5-10%). University verified.