The Federal Work-Study Program (FWS) allows you to earn money for school by working at a federally-funded job on or off campus, and can cover personal, school-related and miscellaneous expenses. A FWS job also has the added bonus of giving you work experience in a positive and supportive environment. FWS positions are available to all students who meet eligibility requirements.
- Work-study jobs on campus are not guaranteed
- If you have received work-study in your aid package, you will have to apply for the job and be hired in order to receive your work-study wage.
- Wages are based on the type of work you do and the skills required.
- There are FWS jobs on campus and off campus.
- You cannot earn more than the amount awarded to you in your financial aid package.
- Work-study funds are paid out to you in the form of paychecks for work you have performed.
Apply for a Job
It is important to secure student employment if you wish to secure work-study funds. Please go online to ADP Workforce Now at the beginning of each term to find out about the availability of federal work-study jobs and other jobs on campus. You will need to fill out a standard student employment application and may be required to submit other documents, such as a resume. Campus supervisors then decide whom to interview and hire.
For more information or for assistance in applying for jobs, visit Career Development, located in the Kokua Ike: Center for Student Learning.
