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 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.
If you wish to be considered for this program, follow the steps below. FWS can NOT be applied to your student account to cover tuition.
Students
- Complete the Request for FWS Eligibility Determination.
- Check your MyVWCC Message Center in SIS for your FWS eligibility determination. You will receive an email when you have a new message in your Message Center. You may view the amount of FWS you are eligible for in MyVWCC>SIS>My Student Information>View Financial Aid. This is the maximum amount you may earn for the fall and spring semesters.
- Review open positions and apply. Positions will be listed below when available.
- Reach out to the listed supervisor for next steps.
Open Positions
- Bookstore Team Member (Multiple Positions)
- Chemistry Lab Assistant
- Crime Lab Assistant/Criminal Justice Work Study
- Culinary Arts Assistant (Multiple Positions)
- Cybersecurity/IT Lab Assistant (Multiple Positions)
- Disability Services Front Desk Assistant
- Horticulture Assistant
- Peer Career Advocate (Multiple Positions)
- Roanoke Public Library Assistant (Multiple Positions)
- Social Media Work Study/Intern
- TRIO Lab Assistant (Multiple Positions)
- United for Greater Impact Student 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
- 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
Chapman Hall C106
855-874-6690
Fax: 540-857-6208
Mailing address:
3094 Colonial Ave. SW
Roanoke, VA 24015
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