The Federal Work Study (FWS) program is a federally subsidized student employment program. The program is offered to needy students as an alternative to high interest loans.

Students are employed under the FWS program work on-campus in a wide variety of jobs or off-campus in a community service position. For the 2006-2007 academic year student employees are paid at the rate of $8.00 per hour for regular federal work study and $10.00 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 #26 on the 2007-08 FAFSA application. Eligible students will automatically be awarded between $1,000 and $3,000 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.

To obtain additional information, contact the Office of Student Financial Services