Federal Work Study
Federal Work Study (FWS) is a type of self-help aid that must be earned. The FWS award will not be deducted from the student's bill. A student will receive a bi-weekly paycheck based on hours worked.
Federal Work Study Awards and Eligibility
| Type | Amount | Who is Eligible | How to Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Work Study (FWS) | Average for new first-year students $3,000, Continuing students $4,000 | Based on FAFSA results | Search for student job with Career Exploration and Development |
| Graduate Assistantships | Varies | Based on FAFSA results | Contact college department |
A student not awarded FWS may search for a university funded student job. To search and apply for a university funded or FWS student job, go to the Career Exploration and Development website.
A student MUST be enrolled at least half-time during fall and/or spring semesters to use FWS. Undergraduates considered half-time are enrolled 6 or more credit hours. Graduates considered half-time are enrolled 4 or more credit hours.
A student that has been awarded FWS may view this in FlashLine.
HOW TO VIEW FINANCIAL AID AWARDS
- Log on to FlashLine and select Student
- ±«²Ô»å±ð°ù Finances, select Scholarships & Financial Aid
- Click on Financial Aid Dashboard. Pin this item to your Student Dashboard.
- Confirm that the Aid Year displayed in the upper right corner is the correct aid year.
- Click the Offer tab from the top menu.
- Scroll down to view your scholarship(s) & financial aid.       
- Click on each type of financial aid to read more information about each offer.
If you do not see a FWS award listed on FlashLine, that means that you have not been awarded FWS.
Fall 2026/Spring 2027 Update:
- Federal Work Study funds are limited and not guaranteed even if a student meets the eligibility requirements.
- A student must demonstrate financial need as determined by the results of the 2026-2027 FAFSA to qualify for Federal Work Study.
- A student attending the Kent campus may request an eligibility review and possible awarding of Federal Work Study by completing this online form:
- A student attending a regional campus may contact the financial aid office at their respective ¹ú²úÂ×Àí regional campus regarding a federal work study award for summer 2026, fall 2026 and spring 2027.
Read about summer financial aid, including requesting Federal Work Study
If a Kent Campus student with a FWS award does not find an on-campus student job within the first six weeks after Fall semester classes begin, the FWS award for that school year may be canceled.
