Work Study

All applicants for Federal Work Study must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Federal Work Study eligibility cannot be determined until the need analysis information has been received and reviewed.

The Federal Work-Study program is a need-based program which provides part-time employment opportunities to eligible students to help meet the cost of education. Eligible students may work either on-campus, or off campus at a public or private non-profit agency.

Employment is arranged around class schedules. The hourly rate is slightly above federal minimum – wage. Enrollment for 6 or more credits during the period is required. Your work assignment typically will involve no more than 12 hours of work per week, depending upon your enrollment.

FWS can NOT be applied to your student account to cover tuition.

Work Study Positions

Click here for current work study opportunities.

FWS Job Opportunities

For new hires, download and complete all the forms in your Federal Work-Study Hiring Packet.

Eligibility

You must meet all eligibility requirements for federal student financial aid and demonstrate financial need to be considered for work-study.

Application

Complete the Federal Application for Student Financial Aid (FAFSA) Online

If you indicate on the FAFSA that you are interested in Federal Work Study and you qualify, you will receive a Financial Aid Award notification letter. Students who did not indicate on the FAFSA their interest in Federal Work-Study must come into the Financial Aid Office to verify their eligibility to participate in the program.

Student eligibility for Federal Work-Study (FWS) is determined by the Financial Aid Office based upon a student’s financial need. The student’s financial need is the difference between the Cost of Attendance and the Family Contribution (the amount the student and/or family is expected to contribute towards his/her education). You cannot earn more than your award allotment.

Assignment

After you receive your notification letter, complete the Application for Federal Work-Study Employment; and check out the FWS Job Opportunities. You can make arrangements to interview for these positions with the hiring supervisor. Once a position has been offered to you, contact the Work-Study Placement Coordinator. This individual will work with you to complete the required Federal Work-Study and payroll forms to establish your eligibility to work.

Responsibilities

After you accept a position, you must report to work regularly and on time. Call your supervisor directly if you cannot report to work. If you do not report to work, call your supervisor, or satisfactorily fulfill the requirements of your position, you may be dismissed. Personal calls and meals should be scheduled before or after work hours. You should dress appropriately for the job.

Confidentiality

Your work-study job may expose you to sensitive information, including but not limited to student records, financial data or sensitive IT systems. As a result, some position require a criminal background check. Please remember confidentiality must be maintained. Breaches of confidentiality and/or any act of dishonesty may result in your dismissal from the program.

Time Sheets

Time sheets must be completed every two weeks and submitted to the Payroll Office by your supervisor before the deadline. Contact your supervisor for these dates and times. Your signature constitutes a statement of work performed.

College Holidays

You will not work when the college is officially closed. Your supervisor must approve any exceptions to this policy and initial the time sheet.

Questions? Contact your campus work-study coordinator.

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