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Federal
Work Study
Federal
Work Study (FWS) is a program which provides employment for undergraduate
students demonstrating exceptional financial need. Through
the program, students earn money to help pay for college expenses.
Under FWS,
students are placed in various positions on campus. Some
students work in administrative offices, such as Admissions or
Financial Aid, while other students are employed in locations
such as the Freeman
Center. Once placed in the position, the student and
his or her supervisor work out a schedule, taking into consideration
the student's classes. A student may work no more than 20
hours per week, and he or she may not work more than their scheduled
award. The average award is for approximately 10 hours a
week.
Application
Process:
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Indicate on the FAFSA your interest in the Federal Work Study
program.
- Meet the Priority Consideration Date of March 1.
- If you qualify for FWS, you will be notified through the award
letter. FWS is a need based program, so not all students
will be eligible for work-study even if they indicated their interest
in it. The school offers on campus employment to students
who may not be eligible for FWS.
- Return the award letter to CNU and indicate your acceptance
of FWS. You must also complete and return the Background
Information Request form sent with your award letter.
- Late in the summer, you will receive a packet in the mail indicating
your placement in a CNU office. You will need to contact
your supervisor and arrange for an interview, to ensure that the
position will be mutually beneficial for you and your employer.
- You will need to provide documentation of your eligibility to
work to the Office of Human Resources prior to beginning your
employment. Other forms may also need to be completed.
- Students record their time and submit timesheets to their supervisors
bi-weekly. Timesheets must be turned in on a timely basis
to ensure students are paid appropriately.
Special Notes:
- Students usually begin work at the minimum wage, but may be
paid more based on experience or increased responsibility.
Your supervisor will set your pay rate.
- FWS funds are not used as a credit towards
tuition. FWS is a work program. Students are paid twice
a month by the Payroll Office. Wages earned through the
program can be used towards living expenses or school supplies.
- Students who have not participated in FWS in prior years but
who are interested in the program will be considered on a case-by-case
basis. FWS funds are based on Congressional allocations,
and funds are limited.
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