What is Federal Work-Study?
The FWSP is an employment program
sponsored by the federal government. It provides students with the opportunity to earn money through working to meet their educational and personal expenses during the academic year. This program provides
jobs for undergraduate and graduate students with financial need. Federal Work-Study also encourages and helps students find work related to their interests
or course of study.
Are Federal Work-Study jobs on campus or off campus?
Most jobs are on campus, but some opportunities are available for students to work off-campus.
How much will I make?
A student's FWSP hourly salary will not
be lower, but can exceed the federal minimum wage. The money students earn in the FWSP does not get counted as income when re-applying for
financial aid. As a result, the student's chance of being eligible for financial aid in the future increases.
How will I be paid?
Students are paid on a semi-monthly basis for their completed work hours.
Can I work as many hours as I want?
No. The amount you earn can't exceed your total Federal Work-Study award. When assigning work hours, your employer (supervisor) will consider
your class schedule and your academic progress. The maximum number of hours any student employee can work is 20 hours per week during the
academic semester.
What are the eligibility requirements for Federal Work-Study?
Students must carry at least 6 credits unless they are in their last semester. They must also maintain a 2.0 GPA. For further information or
eligibility requirements please contact Honolulu Communty College Financial Aid Office: E-mail: financialaid@hcc.hawaii.edu,
Phone: (808) 845-9116, Fax: (808) 847-9829
How do I apply for a Work-Study job?
Go to the (secure) website: www.hawaii.edu/sece (need
Explorer 5.5 or later) and log in using your UH username and password. If a first time user, you will need to create your student profile. Be sure to identify your campus as
Honolulu Community College. Conduct your job search by select FWS for Job Program. Follow the user-friendly instructions.
More Questions? Contact Honolulu Community College Employment Office at: (808) 845-9204
Students in Service (A Campus
Compact Americorps Program)
300 Hour Term = 8 Hrs/Wk = $ 1,000.00*
450 Hour Term = 12 Hrs/Wk = $ 1,250.00*
900 Hour Term = 24 Hrs/Wk = $ 2,362.50*
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| ** THE EDUCATION AWARD IS NOT CASH. It
comes in the form of a voucher that you submit to a college or loan holder. It can be used only to pay for qualified student loans
or pay for the cost of attending a qualified college/graduate school. |
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| Federal/State-funded Work-Study positions that are service-related are the only paid
positions eligible. |
How does it work?
