Federal Work Study is very similar to a regular job. Under the FWS Program, schools provide jobs on-campus and off-campus for needy undergraduate and graduate students. Students are awarded Federal Work Study based on their unmet need, which is determine by the FAFSA application. Students participating in the program are paid bi-weekly and the starting salary is $7.25 to $9.00 an hour. However, the starting salary for students who participate off campus in the America Read program is $9.00 an hour. FWS students are allowed to work up to 20 hours a week on campus or off campus.
Community Service Jobs (America Reads)
Students will work in local elementary schools as reading and math tutors as well as in middle and high schools. Due to the importance of obtaining only top-notch reliable students, a recommendation letter from a professor within the student's program of study is required. Starting salary for community service work study students is $9.00 an hour.
Student Selection
At the beginning of each academic year, the Work Study Coordinator will provide a list of eligible students. All students will be notified via e-mail when their eligibility has been determined.
Student Responsibility
If a student is chosen to participate in the FWS program, the student must complete
an interview form each semester. Students must submit a copy of their Driver License
and Social Security Card to the Human Resource Department upon being hired by the
respective department.
Once a student has been awarded FWS, they may locate jobs on campus by visiting the
Career & Counseling Center.
If you have any further question please contact Ms. Parlar Hardrick at phardric@spsu.edu