The Federal Work- Study (FWS) Program is a need based federally funded program that offer students an opportunity to gain valuable work experience that will enhance their job skills.
In order to participate in the FWS program, students must:
- Receive a FWS award as part of their financial aid package and accept the award;
- Be enrolled at least half time (6 units/credits) or have been accepted for such enrollment in the fall or spring semester; and
- Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress.
FWS employment may be offered to student employees in several ways: on campus, and/or off campus. Federal guidelines prohibit students from working during scheduled class hours. Work hours must be arranged in a way that it does not conflict with class hours. Typical jobs include clerical work; providing overall assistance to departments such as the Library, Computer Labs, and tutoring.