Federal 工作 Study

The Federal 工作 Study (FWS) Program is a subsidized student employment program. Note: While the name of the program may be deceiving, employees are expected to work (not study) while earning pay.

资格

The student must:

• Demonstrate financial need as determined by filing the Free Application for Federal Student 援助 (FAFSA).
• Be fully admitted as a degree-seeking student in an undergraduate program at ISU.
• Be 登记 in a minimum of 6 credit hours.
• Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)标准.
• 做一个U.S. 公民或 eligible non-citizen.
• Not be in default on an educational loan or owe an overpayment on a federal education grant, or other federal debt, or has made satisfactory arrangements to repay that debt.

Based on the results of the FAFSA, eligible students are offered an allotment that may be earned through part-time employment in FWS approved positions.

Note: 学生 earn their Federal 工作 Study funding by getting a job 和 working their assigned hours per week.  工作 Study students are paid through direct deposit.  工作 Study earning do not apply to the student's university charges.  学生 are strongly encouraged to begin the job search early. Popular Federal 工作 Study positions are highly sought after 和 tend to be filled quickly.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the advantages of 工作 Study jobs?
  Although a FWS job should be treated as any other job, it does have several distinct advantages:
  • 学生 typically have the benefit of working in environments suited to their skills, 首选项, 和 possible career goals in order to build a solid employment history.
  • 学生 和 工作 Study employers arrange a work schedule around the class schedule.
  • 工作 Study wages are not counted towards next year's Expected Family Contribution on the FAFSA.

  Although the majority of FWS positions are located on campus, the program also offers a number of off-campus positions.

• How do I get a job?
  学生 must apply, interview, 和 be hired for jobs. 资格 for FWS does not guarantee a job. Hiring is at the discretion of the supervisor.
  • 搜索 for 工作 Study jobs by visiting the Student 就业 website or going to the 职业中心 at 231 N. Sixth Walkway (east of the fountain).
  • Visit the 职业中心 Jobs Fair, held during Welcome Week at the beginning of the fall semester.
  • 完成 FAFSA early so FWS eligibility confirmation can be made.

  学生 should provide the following to their employer:

  • A copy of their Financial 援助 Notification letter showing FWS eligibility (can be printed from the MyISU Portal)
  • A copy of current 和/or upcoming semester class schedule

  When students accept FWS positions, they are making a commitment as an employee to that employer. 学生 are expected to stay for the length of the 工作 Study employment period (usually two semesters), 和 are discouraged from changing jobs in the middle of the academic year.

• Can I change to a different 工作 Study job?
  Just like any part-time job, the employee should complete the new job application, interview for the position, 和, 如果选择, give his or her current employer at least two weeks notice before leaving.
• What if I do not get a job?
  Some students have remaining loan eligibility in lieu of Federal 工作 Study. In addition, students should still consult the Student 就业 website to research non-工作-Study jobs.
• How much will I be paid?
  All jobs pay at least the federal minimum wage of $7.每小时25美元. On-campus jobs pay at least $8.40/hr. Many pay more than that, especially for trained or skilled workers.
• Is Federal 工作 Study income taxable?
  Yes, 工作 Study earnings are taxable income.
• How do I get my 工作 Study money?
  工作 Study students are paid bi-weekly. Late time sheets may delay the student's paycheck.
• Am I eligible for benefits?
  No. 工作 Study students are not eligible for paid vacation, 病假, 假期, or medical 和 dental insurance through their 工作 Study job.
• How many hours per week must I work?
  工作 schedules are to be determined by the student 和 employer. 学生 should never be scheduled to work during class time. Also, FWS students should never work more than 7.5 hours in one day or 20 hours in one week.

  FWS is part of the financial aid package. 学生 may earn up to the amount of their offer as listed on their Financial 援助 Notification Letter per semester (maximum $3,000). The student 和 the employer should monitor earnings to be sure the offer amounts are not exceeded.

• What happens when I reach my FWS maximum?
  The department may either continue the assignment (therefore paying 100% from the departmental budget) or terminate the assignment.
• Will I get 工作 Study every semester while I attend Indiana State?
  工作 Study job eligibility is based upon timing of FAFSA filing, fund availability, 和 demonstration of financial need. As such, offers are subject to change at any time.

  If a student's eligibility changes at any time during the employment period, the FWS offer (as well as any other financial aid awards) may be re-evaluated. 另请参阅 overawards 和 external scholarships.

• Can my fall/spring 工作 Study alotment be used in the summer?
  No, 工作 Study is not available during the summer.

Rights 和 Responsibilities

By accepting a FWS position, students become members of a department or agency that depends on them. 学生 should report to work on time, notify the supervisor when they will be late or absent, 和 dress appropriately for the work location (dress code should be discussed during the interview). When asking for time off, students should consider the employer's needs as well as their own. In addition, some FWS positions may require access to confidential information. Abuse or misuse of such authorization is grounds for dismissal 和 other disciplinary actions.

If a problem develops on the job, the first point of contact should be the supervisor. If the problem cannot be resolved, the student should contact the Student 就业 office. Quitting a FWS job should be a decision of last resort. There is no guarantee that the 工作 Study alotment can be replaced with another type of aid or that the student can secure another FWS position. Failure to follow expected policies 和 regulations may result in the cancellation of their 工作 Study offer 和 the loss of their 工作 Study position. Acceptance of a position through 工作 Study implies a commitment to the employer for at least one semester or the time agreed upon during the interview process.