Work Study

What is Federal Work-Study?

Federal Work-Study is a financial aid program that allows a student to work on-campus or with approved off-campus community service employers to earn money to pay for college expenses. You must work to join the FWS and you do not need to repay the funds.

Being awarded FWS with financial aid can help you become eligible for part-time jobs, both on-and off campus, that you may not have otherwise been eligible for.  The FWS program encourages employment in community service and in fields related to your major of study.

Federal Work-Study Positions

Am I Eligible?

To be eligible for employment under the Federal Work-Study Program you must:

  • Be accepted into a degree program at New River CTC, enrolled at least as a half-time student and are in good standing as a student.
  • Be a citizen of the United States, or live in the United States and intend to become a permanent resident thereof, or are a permanent resident of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands.
  • Make responsible academic progress in your course of study while employed under this program.
  • Demonstrate a financial need as determined by the U.S. Department of Education.

How Do I Apply?

Human Resources coordinates with the department heads seeking FWS employees. Once the student has been approved by the department head, the department head will complete the employment request form for extra help.

To apply, students should:

  • Complete the application
  • After Financial Aid confirms eligibility, the application is sent to Human Resources
  • Human Resources will contact you to schedule a meeting with the hiring manager
  • Compensation is based upon the roles and responsibilities of the position

Work Study Application

Information for Office Requests

Offices requesting a FWS employee will need to complete an employment request form. The Financial Aid Office must verify a student’s FWS eligibility.