The award is an eligibility, but you do not have to take advantage of it if you do not wish to work. The Federal Government and the college provide money to pay the wages of students with need. The benefit of FWS is that money earned through this program does not count as income for financial aid purposes. Therefore, although FWS is a benefit, you do not have to work in the program. A. No, your pay is provided in the form of a paycheck on a monthly basis, it is not a direct credit to your account.
Most students use their earnings for spending money or personal expenses.
A. Student workers assist faculty, staff and administrators in a variety of ways. Many offices utilize student workers for clerical support and tasks such as filing, copying, answering phones and distributing mail. The athletic department hires students as lifeguards, team managers and event staff. Jobs are available in everything from food service to community service and a complete list of jobs is available in the Financial Aid Office. We also participate in America Reads and America Counts programs.