Federal Work Study is a form of financial assistance that allows students to earn money through on-campus employment. It is need-based and requires the student to file the . The Federal Work Study (FWS) program is different from other awards:

  1. FWS is not a guaranteed amount. It is the student’s responsibility to find a FWS job on campus.
  2. FWS earnings are paid directly to the student through payroll. It is up to the student to determine how to spend the amount; it is not automatically applied toward tuition fees.

The Work Study Process

  1. Log in to . Go to the Awards tab. If Federal Work Study (FWS) is listed, you are eligible.
  2. Search for and apply for .
  3. Before beginning your campus job, fill out the necessary employment forms at Human Resources. This can be done at the start of the school year.

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