Federal Work Study

Hire a part-time student at no cost to your department through the Federal Work Study program.  Support student retention by providing career related experiences while strengthening your department's connection to the student culture. 

Federal Work Study Description:

The Federal Work Study (FWS) Program provides financial support for eligible students for jobs on-campus, in local schools and in the community.   Students may qualify for up to $6,000 per year through their financial aid and work part-time (up to 20 hours per week). 

Benefits of hiring a work study student 

Federal Work Study Program covers funding for the position, up to $6,000/per academic year 
Support student retention through campus employment 
Help support low income student in finding employment on campus

A successful Work Study experience should provide the student the opportunity for: 

Relevant, current career-related work experience 
Direct exposure and contact with employees in similar positions 
Ability to gain on the job training while demonstrating skills and knowledge acquired 
Flexibility to allow for curriculum-driven time conflicts