Federal Work-Study

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The Federal Work-Study (FWS) is a program that offers eligible students on and off-campus employment opportunities to help pay their educational expenses.  The work-study program encourages community service and work related to your course of study.

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Eligibility

Work-study qualifications:

• Complete the FAFSA and submit any required action items
• Demonstrate a high financial need as determined by FAFSA results
• Enroll in classes
• Meet federal aid satisfactory academic progress requirements 

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Work-Study Jobs and Wages

If you work on campus, you’ll usually work for your school. If you work off campus, your employer will usually be a private nonprofit organization or a public agency, and the work performed must be in the public interest. 

NWACC Federal Work-Study positions pay $14.00/hour. 

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Find a Work-Study Job

1. You are potentially eligible for a FWS job, after you receive federal aid award notification in your Workday inbox. Students are not awarded Federal Work-Study as part of their award package because funds are limited.  
2. Search for a FWS position 

Login to Workday and enter NWACC Student Jobs in the search bar. Review Work-Study positions and apply for any positions that you are interested in.