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Employers and Departmental Supervisors:ÌýPlease scroll to the bottom of this page for resources and important dates.

• Deadline approaching soon:ÌýFWS Peformance Appraisal deadlines and FAQ

Federal Work Study (FWS)

The Federal Work-Study (FWS) program is a need-based federally funded part-time employment program, which allows eligible students to earn money to help pay for education expenses. Students must complete theÌýÌýeach year to be considered for federal financial aid, including FWS. Keep in mind that students are awarded on a "first come" basis. Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵhas a variety of student employment opportunities, including Internship and Research opportunities funded by FWS.

• New Federal Work Study Students:ÌýStudents who have never been awarded Federal Work Study should create an account inÌýÌýand start applying for Federal Work Study jobs.
• Returning Federal Work Study Students:ÌýStudents who have already been awarded Federal Work Study may either return to their existing Federal Work Study job or apply for a new one onÌý.

Florida Work Experience Program (FWEP)

TheÌý is a need-based state funded program, which allows eligible students the opportunity to secure work experiences complementary to and which reinforce the student's educational and career goals. Applications are processed based on the availability of funding.ÌýRecipients of the Florida Work Experience Program MUST be undergraduate students and residents of Florida.

FWS/FWEP Student Eligibility Requirements

Students MUST:

1. Have a current year FAFSA completed, submitted, and on file with FAU.
   
   • If you have NOT been awarded Federal Work Study, but wish to be considered, you MUST meet the following eligibility criteria (steps 2-7 below):
2. Have received a financial aid offer.
3. If you have any outstanding financial aid requirements listed on yourÌýMyÂ鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵPortal, they must be completed.
4. Have unmetÌýneed.
5. MeetÌýSatisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Requirements.
6. Be enrolledÌýat FAU.
7. Create an account inÌýÌýto start applying for Federal Work Study jobs.

Internships (Funded by Federal Work Study)

Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵis seeking to increase Internship Opportunities offered on campus for all students. Federal Work-Study eligible students can receive paid opportunities to gain hands-on work experience in their field of study. Students can also participate in our Professional Internships Course offered through theÌýCareer CenterÌýand earn 0-4 course credits. Each student must have a mentor in their respective department that will monitor Intern progress in achieving learning objectives and career skill development. For more information on Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵInternships, view theÌýOn Campus Internship FWS Playbook.

Employers and Departmental Supervisors:

*NEW* Effective July 1st, 2023, when a student exceeds their approved allocation, the SmartTag provided on the Need Based Employment Form will be charged for any overage. In addition, the student's assignment will be ended effective the last date of the pay period the overage was identified by our department.ÌýEmployeers must get paid for all hours worked. If the student works past the FWS assignment end date, they will not get paid unless an OPS position has been established by the hiring department. Supervisors are responsible for tracking FWS employee earnings and are encouraged to use the Allotment Track Form as a tool.

How to Post FWS Positions (Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵDepartments Only)

How to Process FWS Positions

How to Determine Wages for FWS Positions

Additional Employer Resources

• Federal Work Study Simplified!
• (Use if hiring new Federal Work Study Students)
• Allotment Time Tracking Form
• (Use if student is within $800 of their allotment and may qualify for additional funds)
• (Use if student will return to work for your department for the next semester)
  • NOTE: Renewal forms are no longer required when students are continuing employment from Fall to Spring.

Need-based Employment assistance is also available on all partner campuses.