Federal Work-Study Program (FWSP). The Federal
Work-Study Program provides work opportunities to students who have
filed the FAFSA and show a demonstrated financial need. Employment is
available on campus and with nonprofit, off-campus agencies. Every
effort is made to place students in jobs related to their skills,
interests, and fields of study. Students in the program may work up to
a maximum of fifteen hours per week during the academic year and
thirty-five hours per week during approved periods when classes and
exams are not scheduled. Students are paid biweekly. Payment is
determined by the hourly wage multiplied by the number of hours that
the student worked.
Assignments to on-campus jobs are made
based on the preferences listed by the student and the availability of
authorized positions within university departments.
Students interested in working in paid FWSP community service
positions should speak to a staff member in the Student Employment
Office for instructions.
Other Employment. Students
who do not qualify for FWSP funds may find employment from a number of
sources. Many university departments hire students directly. Examples
of some of these departments are the libraries, the student centers,
the gyms, and Dining Services. Contact departments directly to
determine if they are hiring. Additionally the student employment
office (part of the Office of Financial Aid, located in Room 202 in
Records Hall) lists part-time and seasonal employment from local area
employers. Contact the student employment office for information and
hours of operation. (Please note that although the student employment
office is upstairs and not accessible by wheelchair, staff members will
make necessary accommodations.) The Career Services offices also have
part-time job listings and should be contacted directly for their hours
and programs.
