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Federal Work-Study
Federal Work-Study (FWS) is a program for students
who have demonstrated financial need as determined by their
answers on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
This work program helps students who have FWS awards as part
of their yearly financial aid package meet some of their educational
expenses through a part-time job opportunity with an eligible
employer. FWS funds can be used to pay a significant portion
of the student's wage for eligible employers. Job openings
are often in convenient campus locations, or with nonprofit
organizations in the local area. Some eligible Federal Work-Study
job sites might be in:
- Purdue labs/departments
- Purdue Residence Halls
- Purdue/local public libraries
- Local tutoring programs
- Area social service agencies
- City/County government offices
There is a three-step process for a student to utilize a
Work-Study award:
- Find and secure a job with a Work-Study eligible employer.
- Students must turn in their Payroll Authorization Form (PAF) to their employer’s payroll clerk. The Division of financial Aid will mail the academic year PAF form to the student during the summer. Duplicate PAF forms can be generated in Schleman Hall, Room 305.
- Students must work their scheduled hours to earn their
wages. The employer will pay the students' earnings in biweekly
paychecks. Direct deposit to the student's bank account
is also an option with many employers.
A student’s FWS earnings can be used to pay for fees, tuition, housing, books, supplies, or any other expenses he or she might incur. However, FWS earnings are not automatically applied to tuition, fees or any other associated university expenses like some other sources of financial aid.
Regular Part-time
Many types of jobs are available on or near campus. Off-campus
jobs range from restaurant positions and retail sales to telemarketing
and clerical jobs, among others. On-campus titles might include
food service, lab assistants, and library positions. Campus
and area employers realize that they are hiring college students,
and try (whenever possible) to offer flexible schedules to
help accommodate a student's needs.
Internships and Cooperative Education
Internships and cooperative education programs are excellent
ways for students to gain work experience. Internships provide
students with valid employment opportunities during school
breaks. Co-Op programs allow students to alternate semesters
of on-campus study with semesters of full-time employment.
Students should see their academic advisors for more information
on internships and Co-Op programs that are specific to their
majors. Students and employers can also contact The Center
for Career Opportunities for more information on internship
programs or career placements at 765-494-3981. Interested
parties might also want to contact the Office of Professional Practice at 765-494-7430 for more information on Co-Op
programs.
Students working during a "co-op" semester are
not typically enrolled in any credits, but they do have full time student status and loans are deferred. Students on work assignments are not typically eligible for financial aid during that term. While students are away from campus on their work assignment, they are registered for a course at Purdue, for which they are charged a fee each term. This fee covers part of the added cost to the University of administering this special program.
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