Work Study

Federal Work Study (FWS) program provides many departments on campus with funds to hire student workers with financial need. In order for the department to use this type of money, the students must qualify for and be awarded need based FWS aid. It is important to for a student to complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) early and indicate that they are interested in receiving Federal Work Study. Once processed, students can check their financial aid to see if they were awarded FWS funds. 

Institutional Work Study (IWS) is used when departments on campus hire students and use institutional funds to pay their salaries. These positions are based on the availability of funds in each department and do not depend on any financial need.

International Students (F-1 status holders) are allowed to work up to a maximum of 20 hours a week during the academic year and must be enrolled in a minimum of twelve (12) hours per semester. Students may work up to 20 hours a week during the summer, if they are enrolled in six (6) or more credit hours. During official school breaks, students may work on campus up to 35 hours per week if they intend to return the following semester. The official breaks are summer break, spring break, winter break as defined by the academic calendar.

Additional information on international student employment, please visit: International Students: Immigration Information