The Federal Work Study Program is funding granted by the Federal Government to aid individuals with financial need in achieving a college education. Federal Work Study assists employers by paying a portion of a qualified students' hourly wages, with the employer paying the remaining balance.

This guide is to assist the student with the details of the program and eligbility requirements to participate each year.

• Eligibility
• Finding a Job
• Getting Hired
• Receive Support
• Celebrating Student Employees

The Federal Work Study Program is available from the first day of class to the lst day of final exams in the spring semester. Students are eligible for the program based on financial need and are permitted to work up to 20 hours per week during school sessions or during any full week when classes are not in session. In the event a student depletes his or her award, the employer may terminate the student employee, or assume 100% of the hourly wage cost thereafter.

Last modified August 01 2011 01:42 PM