Federal Workstudy

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This page is for the Federal Workstudy program. For information regarding the Kansas Career Workstudy Program, visit our Kansas Career Workstudy resource page.

The Federal Work Study program is a form of self-help financial assistance for students who demonstrate financial need. This program provides part-time employment for students and encourages community service work and work related to student's program of study.

To be considered for limited Federal Work Study (FWS) funds, a student must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), be enrolled in 6 hours or more, and meet all federal student aid eligibility criteria and Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standard s .

The total amount awarded is disbursed on a regular basis through paychecks from the employer. Students and employers are responsible for monitoring the status of a Federal Work Study award. A student will typically be employed throughout the academic year, August through May. Summer employment, June and July, may also be available. Federal Work Study recipients may work up to 20 hours per week when classes are in session and 40 hours when not in session, including summer.

New students seeking Federal Work Study will need to secure employment first. Students can find employment opportunities by accessing Workday. They will select the Jobs Hub applet, and on the right-hand side select Find Student Jobs (under suggested links), or reach out to the Student Employment Office at 785.628.5227.

Once offered a position, our office will be notified, and we will review the student file and award Federal Work Study if the student is eligible and if the position is eligible. The student will then receive a notification from our office regarding their award offer.

Returning employed students will be awarded Federal Work Study if eligible. No action will need to be taken to receive the Federal Work Study award. If the students do not see the Federal Work Study award listed once they have received their award offer, we advise that they reach out to our office. Please see the attachment below on how students can review their award offer.

How students view Financial Aid in Workday

Before a student can earn Federal Work Study, they must complete Onboarding which now includes the Financial Aid Terms and Conditions. Once completed and enrolled in the correct hours, students will be eligible to earn Work Study.

Supervisors are now able to see their student's Work Study amounts in Workday. Click here to see the Work Study Tab job aid.

To find more information regarding the Federal Work Study program please view the Federal Work Study Guidebook

Contact the Financial Aid Office with questions about eligibility or if you need assistance with the process.