About the Program

Established as part of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, the Federal Work Study Program (FWS) provides part-time employment to undergraduate and graduate students who need the earnings to help meet their costs of postsecondary education.  The FWS Program encourages students receiving FWS assistance to participate in community service activities. 

Work Study is a federally-subsidized program in which wage costs are shared by the federal government and the individual employer. 

About Work Study Jobs

Work Study positions are hourly-wage jobs in which a student works for an employer according to a mutually agreed-upon schedule and is paid on a bi-weekly basis for the hours worked. Work Study awards are not grants automatically applied towards one's tuition bill, nor is the amount of the award guaranteed. An award simply authorizes a student to participate in the Program and sets a limit as to the amount of income a student can earn during the academic year. It is the responsibility of the student to work enough hours to reach the earnings limit and to budget the money wisely throughout the year to meet necessary college costs.

There are many different jobs available through the Work Study Program ranging from information technology to athletics, from admission to campus operations.  There are many different Work Study categories from which to choose, varying in the areas of interest, degree of difficulty, and wage rate.  With a variety of positions available, it is hoped that students will find jobs which are both interesting and related to their career goals.