Work and Work Study

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Research shows that students who work a reasonable number of hours while they are in college tend to get better grades and are more likely to stay in school than are students who don't work-or work too many hours. On-campus also provides valuable work experience and helps students integrate into the University as their job helps them get to know faculty and staff.

There are a variety of employment opportunities for on-campus employment. The on-campus work award represents academic year term-time earnings either through the Federal Work Study Program or non-work study. In both categories of employment the funds are paid directly to the student for hours worked.

Federal Work Study

The Federal Work-Study Program (FWS) is a federal financial aid program that provides part-time jobs for undergraduate and graduate students. Jobs are available both on and off campus. In order to qualify for FWS, students must apply for financial aid and show documented financial need.

There are several benefits associated with FWS:

  • FWS provides opportunities for employment that are related to a student's course of study.
  • FWS employers realize that students are students first; therefore employers are flexible and willing to work around class schedules.
  • FWS employment provides beneficial resume-building experience and training. It can also provide students with opportunities to enhance interpersonal communication and time management skills while developing work-related skills and responsibilities. This can lead to career opportunities while still in school.
  • FWS employment earnings are removed from income on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). So FWS earnings are not considered when figuring "financial need" for future financial aid.