By working, students gain experience, develop new skills, and earn money to meet their educational and living expenses. Student employees who are employed under the FWS program are awarded FWS as part of their total financial aid package. The student's FWS earnings from the current academic year may be used as an income exclusion when applying for federal aid the following academic year.
Federal regulations mandate that no exceptions be made on the required enrollment status minimum.
Audited classes are not considered degree-granting credits and do not count toward the credit hour requirement. Students may work in a FWS and University Funded position at the same time. However, the two departments must have an agreement that one position will be Work-Study and the other University Funded. CSC must be notified in writing regarding this agreement. Students employed by two departments in either FWS or University Funded positions should not exceed an average of 30 hours per week combined between the two positions .