Eligibility
In order to be considered for FWS, please make sure you complete both the FAFSA and the Application for Federal Work-Study (PDF). You must meet all eligibility requirements for federal student financial aid and demonstrate financial need to be considered for work-study.
Student eligibility for Federal Work-Study (FWS) is determined by the Financial Aid Office based upon a student’s financial need. The student’s financial need is the difference between the Cost of Attendance and the Student Aid Index (the amount the student and/or family is expected to contribute towards his/her education). You cannot earn more than your award allotment.
Assignment
After you receive your notification letter, you may check out the Hall Associates Career Center Job Bank. All available positions will be posted on the job bank website, and you will need to register with the job bank if you do not already have an account. Once you find a position of interest you will need to contact the Federal Work-Study Placement Coordinator for further instructions on interviewing for the position. If you are offered the position you will meet with the Placement Coordinator to complete the required Federal Work-Study and payroll forms to establish your eligibility to work.
Responsibilities
After you accept a position, you must report to work regularly and on time. Call your supervisor directly if you cannot report to work. If you do not report to work, call your supervisor, or satisfactorily fulfill the requirements of your position, you may be dismissed. Personal calls and meals should be scheduled before or after work hours. You should dress appropriately for the job.
Confidentiality
Your work-study job may expose you to sensitive information, including but not limited to student records, financial data or sensitive IT systems. As a result, some positions require a criminal background check. Please remember confidentiality must be maintained. Breaches of confidentiality and/or any act of dishonesty may result in your dismissal from the program.
Time Sheets
Time sheets must be completed every two weeks online in HRMS. Contact your supervisor for dates and times.
College Holidays
You will not work when the college is officially closed. Your supervisor must approve any exceptions to this policy and initial the time sheet.
Questions? Contact your campus work-study coordinator.
Information and Resources
- Financial Aid Home
- Apply for Financial Aid
- What to Know About Your Aid Award
- Types of Aid
- Summer Financial Aid
- Career Training/Non-Credit Financial Assistance
- Satisfactory Academic Progress
- Using Financial Aid in the Bookstore
- Financial Aid Forms
- Cost of Attendance
- Special & Unusual Circumstances
- Net Price Calculator
- Policies & Conditions
- Student Consumer Information
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