Columbia International University

• To be eligible for Federal Work Study (FWS), fill out a FAFSA.
• Most student worker positions are eligible to be funded by FWS.  The exception to this is custodial jobs.
• Your FWS eligibility does not determine student worker position availability.  All jobs are accessible to all enrolled students except for community service positions.
• Financial Aid determines eligibility for FWS.  If you are eligible, your financial aid award letter will indicate so.
• FWS positions are paid the same as other positions by a semi-monthly paycheck.  You must pay federal and state taxes on your wages earned.
• The advantage of FWS over non-federally funded work: you do not have to claim FWS pay as income on your next year’s FAFSA form (i.e. you may be eligible for more financial aid in the coming year).

If you have questions about student worker positions of FWS, contact Student Career Services for further assistance.