Federal Work-Study is a form of federal aid based on financial need, and is awarded to students as part of their total aid package. A FWS award indicates a student's eligibility to seek available FWS jobs. Wages are paid primarily from federal funds allocated to the University. Wages for institutional employment are paid from funds allocated to individual University departments. Financial need is not a requirement.
Wage rates vary, depending upon the skills required and job responsibilities.
The grievance procedure for student employees is described in the Code of Student Life. Although financial need is not a requirement, jobs secured through JLD can be part of a financial aid package. Veterans can work up to 250 hours a semester and be paid at the minimum wage. Eligibility is determined by the Veterans' Services office on campus. Long term loans are generally low interest loans administered by the federal Department of Education.