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Federal Work Study (FWS) Program

The Federal Work-Study Program provides jobs for undergraduate and graduate students with financial need allowing them to earn money to help pay educational expenses. The program encourages community service work, and work related to a student's course of study. Federal Work-Study awards are made on a basis of a student's remaining need, to students who possess a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.  Individual interviews are required before hiring.