Will you be working while studying at your college under the Federal Work-Study (FWS) program? Many institutions throughout the United States participate and include FWS programs as a part of the student’s financial aid package.
BEFORE you choose this option, there are some things you need to understand:
1. A Federal Work-Study award may be a job offered on or off campus.
The Federal Work Study Program (FWS) is a federal financial aid job program regulated by the federal government. Colleges can award FWS funds based on financial need as calculated by the U.S. Department of Education from information reported on the student’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Read more about FWS by clicking here.