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Federal Work-Study (FWS)

To be eligible for a Federal Work-Study (FWS) job, a student must meet the usual eligibility criteria and must have financial need, that is, his or her cost of attendance (COA) must be greater than his or her expected family contribution (EFC). Also, a financial aid administrator may not award FWS employment to a student if that award, when combined with all other resources, would exceed the student’s need. However, unlike the other two campus-based programs, the FWS Program does not require that priority be given to students who have exceptional financial need.

Students are not selected to participate in the FWS program. Student employment jobs are posted and notifications sent to students to apply. If the student is eligible for FWS, those funds are added to his/her packaging. The Human Resource department is responsible for maintaining job descriptions, employment requirements and payroll records.

FWS students are paid bi-weekly in the form of a check. They may apply this money to their account if they choose to do so; however, they are not required. A financial aid staff person will balance the amount of FWS paid to students against the funding level established by the Department. Financial Aid will be responsible for reporting FWS on the FISAP.