FAQs - College Work-Study

1. Am I eligible for College Work-Study?
2. How do I get a College Work-Study position?
3. How many hours am I permitted to work as a College Work-Study student?
4. When is my time sheet due?

1. Am I eligible for College Work-Study?

For College work-study (CWS) awards, first make sure your FAFSA is on file with our office by the April 1 priority deadline, and indicate on your FASFA that you are interested in a job. If you are not initially awarded CWS, contact our office and ask to be put on the waiting list. There is no guarantee, however, that you will receive a CWS award.

2. How do I get a College Work-Study position?

If you receive College Work-Study, we’ll send you an email inviting you to a one-hour workshop. Before attending the workshop, you need to visit the Human Resources Office to receive I-9 clearance. (Take two forms of identification such as a driver’s license and your social security card to the HR Office.) To enter the workshop, bring your green I-9 clearance.

3. How many hours am I permitted to work as a College Work-Study student?

You can't work more than 20 hours per week. Some positions will require 20 hours per week while others may be less. CWS students generally find that the flexibility of their schedules is a perk of participating in the program.

4. When is my timesheet due?

Complete your timesheets every other Tuesday morning, as they are due to the Office of Student Financial Aid on Tuesday by noon. Please check with your supervisor for information on which week of the pay cycle you are currently working.