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Work Study is funded from federal and institutional resources. This program allows students to earn part of their educational expenses by working part-time under the Federal Work Study Program (FWS) or the Regular Work Study Program (RWSP).  The exact earning potential depends upon the award maximum and hours actually worked.

  • FWS students can earn up to $1100 per semester.

  • RWS students can earn up to $1200 per semester.

  • The pay rate is minimum wage (currently $7.25 per hour), and student workers are paid twice per month based on the hours they work.

  • Please keep in mind that these earnings do not go directly toward tuition/fees. Student fees must be paid before classes start each semester.

FWS awards are given on “first-come-first-serve” basis.  Due to funding restrictions, FWS may not be awarded to all eligible students.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: 

  • A student worker can only work through one work program at a time, and can only work for one department at a time.
  • Students cannot work any hours until the department in which they will be employed has received approval from the Office of Financial Aid.

Important Summer FWS Announcement

Important Fall FWS Announcement