Financial Aid...Work Study

Federal Work Study Program

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The Federal Work Study Program (FWS) involves a part-time job on-campus or off-campus which gives the student an opportunity to gain work experience and earn extra money to help pay for living and educational expenses. Students work no more than 20 hours per week while school is in session. Students may work up to 40 hours per week when classes are not in session.

Your eligibility for employment under FWS is based on financial need, determined on the basis of your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Once the results of your FAFSA have been received by the Financial Aid Office, if you have eligibility an estimated FWS award will appear on your Financial Aid Award letter.

The student must be enrolled in a degree-seeking program for at least six credit hours each quarter during the academic year.

Pay rates and job descriptions for on-campus FWS positions are identical to those for similar hourly positions. Off-campus FWS pay rates and job descriptions are consistent with those of the organization’s current salary structure.

On-campus Job assignments can be in a variety of areas such as clerical, office services, student activities, and lab assisting. Click to view on-campus Federal Work Study positions.

Columbus State Community College has established partnerships with a number of community service organizations, creating off-campus job opportunities for students eligible for FWS funds.

To request FWS contact a Placement Assistant in the Financial Aid Office.