The FWS program is a type of federal financial aid. It provides part-time employment opportunities to help meet the cost of attendance at VWCC. Eligible students may work on-campus or off-campus at public or private non-profit agencies.
Employment is arranged around class schedules, and work assignments typically require up to 20 hours of work per week, depending upon specific job requirements and student schedules. Some positions require more than 20 hours per week. The hourly pay rate can vary year to year but will always match or exceed state and federal minimum wage requirements. FWS earnings are not applied directly to students’ school accounts but are paid through the VWCC payroll process.
Students
If you are interested in an FWS position, please follow these steps:
- Complete the Request for FWS Eligibility Determination. This request will come directly to the Financial Aid Office where your eligibility will be determined. Do not apply for any position until you have been notified that you qualify to apply for a position.
- Begin checking your Message Center in SIS approximately a week from the day you complete the request form. A message will post indicating whether you qualify for FWS funding. If you do, it will describe the next steps to take. You may view the amount of FWS you are eligible for in MyVWCC>SIS>My Student Information>View Financial Aid.
- Review the open positions below. The job description and hourly wage for each position appear on the Position Detail page. If you are interested in a particular job, select the “apply” button at the end of the job description and reach out to the job supervisor for next steps.
Open Positions
- Bookstore Team Member (multiple positions)
- Crime Lab Assistant/Criminal Justice Work Study
- Enrollment Center Student Navigators (multiple positions)
- Horticulture Assistant
- Peer Career Advocate (multiple positions)
- Print & Mailroom Office Assistant
- Roanoke Public Library Assistant (multiple positions)
- Student Activities and Food Pantry Assistant (multiple positions)
Supervisors
- Complete the FWS Position Request form.
- A financial aid representative will reach out to you once your position is posted or to add updates (if needed).
- Follow the hiring and onboarding process provided by HR and payroll.
Information and Resources
- Financial Aid Home
- Apply for Financial Aid
- Secure Document Uploads
- What to Know About Your Aid Award
- Types of Aid
- Summer Financial Aid
- Career Training/Non-Credit Financial Assistance
- Satisfactory Academic Progress
- Using Financial Aid in the Bookstore
- Financial Aid Forms
- Cost of Attendance
- Special & Unusual Circumstances
- Net Price Calculator
- Policies & Conditions
- Student Consumer Information
Contact Us
finaid@virginiawestern.edu
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855-874-6690
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Roanoke, VA 24015
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