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 2025/Spring 2026 Update:
Due to federal funding limitations, there will be no new Federal Work Study awards created for spring 2026.
In late March of 2026, an update will be posted regarding the status on requesting 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.