Federal Work Study (FWS)
FWS is federally subsidized employment available to students with financial need. Priority is given to those students who have completed the necessary paperwork by the appropriate deadlines. The length of a student’s employment under FWS funding is based on the student’s FWS award, pay rate, and hours worked per week.
If you are interested in the Federal Work-Study (FWS) program, you are required to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and answer "yes" to work-study on the FAFSA.
The Federal Work-Study Program helps you earn financial funding through a part-time work program.
You have the opportunity to earn up to the amount offered on the financial aid award letter.
To be eligible for employment, students must:
- Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
- Remain enrolled in a minimum (6) units
- Have remaining financial aid need
FWS students are paid at a rate of $15.50/hour and up to 20 hours a week.
Note: Starting January 1, 2024 students will be paid at a rate of $16.00/hour.
