Federal Work Study Program

Federal Work Study Program | Job Openings | Propose/Reactivate a Job
Guidelines for Supervisors | Employing Non-FWS Student
Student Employee Guidelines

The Federal Work Study Program provides paid employment possibilities and is awarded to financial aid applicants with the highest level of need, who meet the priority deadline, on a first come, first served basis until the funds are depleted. Students with Federal Work Study Awards have the following options:

Apply for a student assistant, project assistant, teaching assistant, or research assistant position on campus, or
Apply for an on-campus practicum/internship experience, subject to availability and the approval of your academic department. You will also need to determine if your award is sufficient to fund the entire practicum. Contact the Financial Aid Office for more information

To determine eligibility:

Complete a FAFSA at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov before the priority deadline.
Complete a Financial Aid Request Form (PDF 146K) before the priority deadline.