Federal Work-Study (FWS) is a federally funded program that provides subsidized part-time employment for students with financial need. The FWS amount in your aid package is the allotment of money that you may earn during the academic year. FWS awards are not credited to your bill. Earnings are used to help cover expenses such as books, travel, and other personal expenses. Students are paid weekly for hours worked (see Paychecks).

The office of Student Employment Services offers a wide variety of jobs both on and off campus and in community service settings; students choose their own jobs and must apply and interview directly with the employer. Pay rates range from $7.25 to $12.00 per hour for work-study positions. Note: there is NO limit set on NON work-study earnings. Students may earn both work-study and Non work-study wages simultaneously. Students may work up to 19.9 hours per week under University policy. FWS/Community Service/America Reads and NON Work-Study job listings are available from Student Employment Services Job Search. A Student Job Fair is held annually in early September, check it out on the SES website.

Determination of eligibility for the FWS Program is made solely by the Office of Student Financial Services, based on federal regulations and confidential information regarding the student's financial status. Students awarded FWS funds must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and must be matriculated students at the university.

Key Dates, FAQ, and more...

Payroll Forms & How To

Z- Codes

Assigning Hours

Award Increases/Decreases

Continuing Students - using FWS

How does the SPLIT work?

Intersession FWS Announcement (seasonal)

Monitoring FWS Earnings

Other Important Points

Referral Authorization Form

Salary Guidelines

Semi-Monthly Payment Method

Summer FWS/Community Service/America Reads (updated 5/2009)

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