Undergraduate Work Study Programs

Work-study provides jobs to students with financial need, allowing students to earn money toward their education expenses.

Federal Work Study Program (FWS)– This is a federal program that provides funding for jobs to students who have established financial need and wish to earn a portion of their education expenses. Employment may be in various on-campus positions, at some off-campus community service organizations, or in various tutoring programs. Interested students must complete a student employment application and a job interview. A student must work to earn Federal Work Study wages. Employment is not guaranteed, and all wages are paid directly to the student. Students receiving Federal Work Study must be enrolled at least half time and maintaining satisfactory academic progress. Students will not be allowed to work more than 20 hours per week.