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Your education is a significant investment.<\/p>\n

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Federal Work Study<\/p>\n

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The Federal Work-Study (FWS)\u00a0program provides\u00a0part-time jobs for students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay education expenses.<\/span><\/p>\n

Students must apply for financial aid by completing the\u00a0Free Application for Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA)<\/a>\u00a0in order to receive an award to allow them to work on campus.\u00a0<\/span>This work-study offer is considered a form of financial aid.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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All work-study is a work-to-earn program. The amount of work-study awarded to you is the maximum amount you are eligible to earn in wages through your work-study position. Work-study amounts are awarded each year after students complete the FAFSA. Work-study awards, unlike other types of financial aid, are not automatically applied to your student account.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Students are responsible for ensuring that they do not earn over their work-study allocation. A collaborative effort should be made by both the student and the employer to track earnings. Students and employers can monitor their remaining work eligibility. Contact the financial aid office to review how much you have been offered and how much remains for use. Students may not work beyond their work study allocation. When a student finds they are getting close to earning their total work study allocation, they should contact their supervisor to ensure they are aware of. However, once the full work study allocation is earned, the student must stop working unless arrangements can be made directly through the supervisor.<\/span><\/p>\n

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FWS\u00a0is a\u00a0need-based federal funded work award\u00a0that allows recipients to work on\/off-campus during the academic year and earn up to the amount of their award. Pay rates vary depending on the skill level required for the position. Students must be enrolled at least half time at the school to be eligible for Work-Study funds. It is the student’s responsibility to locate a position on and off-campus. Off-campus jobs may be available with non-profit organizations. On average, students work 14 hours per week but are not allowed to work more than 20 hours per week.\u00a0Students may be allowed to work more than 20 hours per week when between terms or when school is not in session if funding is available.\u00a0<\/span>Work-study (FWS) students are not eligible for paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, or medical and dental insurance through their Work-Study job.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Recipients can find a job through the\u00a0school bulletin board or the Office of Student Services.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The following benefits are summarized:<\/p>\n