FINANCIAL AID
FEDERAL WORK STUDY PROGRAM
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The Higher Education Amendments of 1992, authorized the Work-Study Program. The program recognizes, encourages and promotes the use of comprehensive work-learning programs as a valuable educational approach when used as an integral part of the school’s educational program and as part of a financial plan that decreases reliance on grants and loans.
The federal work study program provides jobs for students who have demonstrated financial need by filling the Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). College Work-Study Program encourages the part-time employment of undergraduate students who need the income to help pay for their cost of education and encourages FWS recipients to participate in community service activities. To be eligible for a Federal Work-Study job, a student must meet all eligibility requirements. In addition, a student must have financial need.
Federal awards are listed on your award notification letter. The work study program is designed to help eligible students meet the costs of obtaining a higher education. The program encourages work related to the student’s course of student and community service work. It is a wonderful opportunity for qualified students to work part-time in an educational environment while taking classes.
Earnings from the federal work study program, although taxable, are excluded from the student’s income for purposes of applying for financial aid for the next year (Worksheet C of the FAFSA).
