WORKING ON CAMPUS

Students who have a financial aid award for the Federal Work Study Program (FWSP) are eligible to work on campus. The Financial Aid Office provides assistance in connecting eligible students with open positions on campus. Most awards are based on an eight hour per week schedule.

The Federal Work Study portion of the financial aid package is not placed directly on a student’s account. A student must work a job on campus in order to earn this award. The earnings are paid directly to the student via direct deposit.

Before you begin working, the following steps must be taken:

1. Sign your Financial Aid package indicating that you would like to accept the Federal Work Study Program and return the package to the Financial Aid Office.

2. Bring the following completed forms and attachments to the Student Payroll Office located in the Business Office:

• Completed Federal forms W-4 and I-9.

• Copy of your driver’s license (or other official picture identification).

• Copy of your social security card.

• Completed direct deposit form with a canceled check attached from the account to which you would like the funds deposited. (This is different than e-refund enrollment in CASHNet.)

There are a limited number of jobs on campus that do not require a student to be eligible for the Federal Work Study Program. You must coordinate potential employment with the Financial Aid Office to ensure that you are eligible to work on campus.

If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Coordinator, Judi Russo at 724-946-7000, or the Assistant Director of Financial Aid, Regene King, at 724-946-7106.