Financial Aid: Federal Work Study

The Federal Work Study (FWS) program is a federally subsidized student employment program offered to needy students as an alternative to high interest loans. Students employed under the FWS program work on-campus in a wide variety of jobs or off-campus in a community service position.

For the 2009-2010 academic year (starting with the July 5, 2009 pay period) student employees are paid at the rate of $9.00 per hour for regular federal work study and $11.00 per hour for community service. Students may work up to 20 hours per week while school is in session and 40 hours per week during school breaks.

Interest in participating in the FWS program should be indicated by selecting "1" or "3" on question #31 on the 2009-10 FAFSA application. Eligible students will automatically be awarded between $1,000 and $2,000 to earn in FWS during the award year. Students wanting to earn more should contact a financial aid administrator to determine additional eligibility. Only those students who are eligible for FWS may apply for FWS positions.

Information, forms, and processes for FWS positions vary by campus.

Arizona Campus

Illinois Campus

For more information, contact the Office of Student Financial Services.

Downers Grove, Illinois Campus

8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (CST) Monday through Friday
630/515-6101 phone
630/515-6384 fax

Glendale, Arizona Campus

8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (MST) Monday through Friday
623/572-3321 phone
623/572-3283 fax