Financial Aid Programs
Federal Work-Study Program (FWS)
Federal Work-Study Program
Federal Work-Study (FWS) is a federally-funded program that helps make jobs available for students with financial need!
This program uses federal funds to provide eligible students with up to 19 hours a week of paid employment. You must use the (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to apply for this program.
Your application will be used to calculate an Expected Family Contribution or EFC. You may be offered a work-study award if you unmet need. You can check with our financial aid staff to see if you are eligible for this program. (Look in our Staff Directory webpage for the person who is designated to assist you, based on the first letter of your last name.)
While you are in this program, you must be taking at least six units and demonstrate satisfactory academic progress as described on our Maintaining Eligibility webpage.
Frequently Asked Questions About FWS
What if there are no current job openings?
Additional FWS jobs (and funds) can open up throughout the year. Keep checking.
Questions?
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Financial Aid Office
650.949.7245
Building 8100, Room 8101
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