2023-2024 Federal Work Study

Federal Work-Study provides part-time jobs for undergraduate and graduate students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay education expenses. The program encourages community service work and work related to the student’s course of study.

Federal Work Study is a high demand program and positions are limited, meeting certain deadlines is a requirement. A FWS potential candidate is defined as a student who completed the FAFSA prior to May 1st and indicated interest in the federal work study program on their application. Students who meet these initial requirements are invited to participate and become work study candidates. The invitation will include a FWS access code, necessary to submit a request for interview. Additional eligibility criteria must be met to be hired as a student worker.

FWS Student Worker Orientation
FWS Employer Orientation

Job Listings

The departments listed below are looking to hire student workers like you! Browse around and find the jobs that align better with your interests and skills and just send an email to the FWS Supervisor to arrange for an interview.  Best of luck!

Before you request for an interview, make sure you meet the eligibility requirements:

  • You have submitted your FAFSA and completed all requirements
  • You are enrolled in at least 6 financial aid eligible units
  • You meet Satisfactory Academic Standards or you have an SAP appeal approved.
  • You have enough unmet need for a work study assignment (check your SIS Portal for details)
  • You have received an invitation to participate FWS program with your Access Code.

When you request an interview with any of these departments, your email should include:

  • Your name, student ID number, and the preferred contact information
  • Your FWS Access Code
  • Your interest to interview for the position and possible availability, and
  • Your resume (recommended).

If you have any questions about this process, make sure you visit the Student Worker Orientation to find most of the answers. You may also email us at @email

As of September 11, 2023 all available positions have been filled. We will resume hiring in the Spring 2024. Please check your email for further notifications.