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Work Study

Federal Work-Study Program Overview

 

Federal Work Study is a program that lets students earn money while attending school. Students can work on or off campus and receive a paycheck. Work Study jobs can help you build job skills, learn more about your career interests, gain valuable work experience, and strengthen your resume. Most jobs offer flexible hours that fit around your class schedule.
 

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How to Apply

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Delgado's School Code: 004626

Complete the Federal Work Study Eligibility Inquiry to see if you qualify for the program.

Guidelines

Student Eligibility
  • Students must have a current FAFSA on file to be eligible for Work Study (contact the Financial Aid Department or the FWS Coordinator for assistance).
  • Students must be enrolled in at least six credit hours to be eligible for Work Study.
  • Students must have GOOD academic standing or be on an APLAN to be eligible for Work Study.
  • If you are unsure of your eligibility, contact the FWS Coordinator.
  • Background check required by HR.
Work Hours
  • Students must be approved for a Work Study position by the FWS Coordinator before beginning employment.
  • Student are allotted one job transfer per aid year.
  • Students are allowed to work a maximum 20 hours per week during the semester.
  • Students are not allowed to work during their scheduled class time. If a class schedule is changed or updated, students must submit their new schedule to the supervisor.
  • Students are not allowed to work if a class or classes are cancelled.
  • Students allowed to work over 20 hours per week during periods of non-enrollment and between semester breaks, if approved by the FWS Coordinator.
Wage and Payroll Processing
  • The wage under the FWS/CMS program is $10.00 per hour.
  • Students must clock in and out when reporting to work. They must also submit their timesheets via LoLA.
  • Timesheets will be reviewed by supervisors to ensure correct hours are being submitted.
  • Failure to submit time sheets on time will cause a delay in processing.
  • Any issues with payments should be directed to the FWS Coordinator.
Expectations
  • All student workers must conduct themselves in a professional manner. Be respectful and polite to all students, employees and visitors.
  • Appropriate attire is required at all times. No hats, head scarves, stocking caps, hoods, durags, skull caps, headphones/earbuds/air pods, or revealing clothing can be worn in the office.
  • All cell phones must be placed on vibrate and not to be used during working hours unless it is an emergency. All office phones are for official business, not personal use.
  • If students are unable to report to work at their scheduled time, they must contact their supervisors.
  • Failure to follow any of the expectations above along with rules established by supervisors will result in termination.
Supervisor Resources
  • Supervisors must have an active job posting on Handshake to hire student workers (contact the FWS Coordinator for job posting form). 
  • FWS Application can be obtained from the FWS Coordinator.
  • Applications must be submitted to the FWS Coordinator. A background check will be initiated by HR.
  • Students cannot start working until background check is cleared.
  • Supervisor Training is available upon request.
  • Any problems are concerns should be directed to the FWS Coordinator.