Facts:

• Provides part-time employment.
• Funded by the Federal Government
• Allows one to earn a portion of education expenses.
• Provides an average of 15-20 hours/week of work.
• Available to undergraduate and graduate (including Bachelor's) students enrolled at least half-time
• Depends on total FWS award, class schedule, and academic progress.
• Awarded FWS funds are limited to availability of positions, funds, and completion of the interview process.
• There are no term limitations on earnings, provided annual limits on the student's award letter are not exceeded.
• Students are paid on the 15th of each month, and the amount paid is according to the position and the number of hours worked.

Requirements:

• Demonstrate financial need.
• Be enrolled at least 6 credit hours in an eligible program. (For summer, be enrolled in at least one class.)
• Maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.
• Make Satisfactory Academic Progress.
• Possess skills required for position.
• NOT be in default on a federal loan
• Complete the following documents:
  • Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  • Financial Aid file
  • On-line CPCC employment application
  • FWS package (if hired)
  • FWS Timesheet

How to Apply:

• Apply to the college and be admitted to an eligible program of study.
• Complete the FAFSA form.
• After your FA file is complete and you have been accepted to the College, view our current work study job openings.
• If you meet all qualifications with the required skills, GPA, need, etc., you will be sent to the FWS supervisor to be interviewed for the position you are applying for.
• If hired, the supervisor will notify the Financial Aid Office.
  hired, complete the required FWS paperwork before you begin work.
• After completion of all paperwork, you will sign a FWS contract.
• You will receive a Federal Work Study Handbook, a copy of the Privacy Act, and a statement to sign.