Federal Work StudyThe Federal Work Study program provides jobs for students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay education expenses. The program encourages community service and employment related to your course of study. Students awarded Federal Work Study are provided with a list of positions available on campus. Students are not placed in jobs by the Office of Student Financial Planning. It is the student's responsibility to find a job on campus. Students should submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) early if they wish to qualify for Federal Work Study. Students must also complete all required tax paperwork before working on campus. Required forms can be obtained directly from the Office of Student Financial Planning.
Federal Work Study funds are not deducted from the student's tuition bill. Work Study earnings are paid to the student at the end of each month. Student workers earn at least the current minimum wage and are paid monthly, with the first payroll on or around October 15
Institutional Work Study
Students who do not qualify for Federal Work Study may still obtain employment on campus under Wingate's Institutional Work Study Program. Institutional Work Study students will also earn at least the current minimum wage and will receive a monthly paycheck.
Work-Study (Glossary)
Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program
A Federal Campus-Based employment program that provides funding to participating schools so that they can provide jobs to eligible undergraduate and graduate students with demonstrated financial need.