Federal Work Study

The Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program is used to provide part-time employment to students with financial need. Recipients must be enrolled at least half-time (CPOS eligible) to participate. The Financial Aid Office will determine the earnings limit for each student. Students who are offered FWS are not guaranteed a FWS position and must apply and go through the interview and hiring process.

Employment opportunities exist in most campus departments, however, funding is limited and offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. In addition, work opportunities are available at off-campus community service sites. A listing of all job openings is available online through the Student Employment & Cooperative Education website . For more information or assistance with applying for campus jobs, please visit the Student Employment Office.

Students who are hired in a FWS position will earn these funds in the form of wages (at least the federal minimum wage per hour). Work schedules are determined by the employer and are planned around the student's class schedule. Students are paid twice a month in the form of a paycheck. With that in mind, work-study funds are usually not available to pay for up-front expenses like tuition, fees or on-campus food and housing costs.