联邦工作研究

If you are an eligible student with a financial need, the Federal Work-Study (FWS) program might be another way to help you earn money to help pay for college. The program also encour年龄s community service work and work related to your course of study.

To qualify for any form of financial aid, including 联邦工作研究, the first step is filing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Work-Study jobs are offered on-campus. Some on-campus jobs, particularly tutoring, are considered community-service. Examples of departments that have hired work-study students include:

  • 学生支援中心
  • 计算机实验室
  • 学生支援服务
  • 财政援助办事处
  • 体育部门
  • 学术办公室
  • 幼儿中心

常见问题

Why participate in 联邦工作研究?
In addition to helping to pay for the cost of education, the experience gained can make you competitive in the world of work after you graduate and can really add pizzazz to your resume.

它是如何工作的??
你是按小时计酬的. 当雇佣, you will receive a contract that indicates the maximum amount of your Work-Study award for each semester you work.

The amount of your maximum FWS award is determined by the 财政援助办事处, and will depend on a number of different factors, 其中包括:

  • The number of hours per week you are expected to work
  • 每小时收费
  • 你的经济需求水平
  • The School’s annual Work-Study funding allotment form the U.S. 教育部
  • The number of students participating in the Work-Study program

Work Study students can work up to 20 hours per week. 也, the total amount you can earn can not exceed your total Work-Study award indicated on your contract. 分配工作时间时, your employer will consider your class schedule and the needs of the department.

我怎样得到报酬?
You are paid for the number of hours you work, and on the same schedule as all employees of the College: on a bi-weekly basis.

Direct deposit is mandatory for all work study students, funds are deposited to your authorized account by Friday morning.

Students are responsible for submitting their time sheets to the 财政援助办事处. Time sheets must be approved by your supervisor.

我如何知道我是否符合资格?

  • You must be eligible for financial aid
  • You must have a complete financial aid file (e.g., all required documents submitted to the financial Aid Office.)
  • 你一定是美国人.S. 美国公民,或符合条件的非美国公民.S. citizen for financial aid purposes.
  • You must be enrolled (6 credits).
  • You must be maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress for 金融援助 Recipients.

我如何申请?
If you are interested in work study, visit your financial aid office to see if you are eligible. If eligible, the financial aid office will walk you through the hiring process.  You will be advised of your maximum FWS award and total number of hours to work for the academic year.

NOTE: Jobs are awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis. The application is reviewed and an interview is scheduled between you and the financial aid coordinator. Selection of the best position suitable for you and your skills will be determined at that time, and you will review your maximum FWS award for the academic year. The financial aid coordinator will then send you to meet with your potential supervisor, to discuss a possible FWS position. 

我还需要做什么?
You, the student, must complete certain documents when you are hired as a Work-Study student. Remember: You will not be able to begin working until all forms are received and processed.

The REQUIRED FORMS are as follows:

  • W-4表格(pdf 31k)
  • Complete and sign the first p年龄 only
  • 个人资料表格(pdf 30K)
  • Answer all questions on this form and sign.
  • 就业 Eligibility Verification Form, I-9 (pdf 19k)
  • Complete and sign Section 1 only.
  • Drug Free Schools and Workplace Policy
  • Electronic Mail and Internet Us年龄 Policy
  • Payroll Authorization for Direct Deposit
  • In addition to the forms listed above, please submit either:
  • A copy of your social security card and a photo I.D. (e.g., valid driver’s license, school I.D.,或任何I。.D. card issued by federal, 状态, or local governments.)  

OR

  • 一份你的美国护照复印件.S. 护照(有效或无效).