It is a cooperative program where the Federal Government pays a portion of your wages and your employer pays the balance. FWS job opportunities are available with many on-campus departments including the Library, Athletics, Media Services, various laboratories and administrative offices. Placement depends on a number of factors including your skills and, in some cases, your availability to work certain hours. The University has contracted with employers on and off-campus who wish to hire FWS students. Job placement requires you to interview and qualify for a position.
Continued employment is contingent upon a number of factors, including satisfactory job performance.
Rates are determined by the skills and training required by each job. You may earn up to the maximum amount of the FWS award listed on your award letter. This amount may change during the course of the year based on a number of factors related to your overall financial aid or enrollment status. You will need to meet with the Job Coordinator to obtain an FWS Employment Referral once you have been offered and have accepted the FWS award. The Job Coordinator is located in the Financial Aid Office.