Federal Work-Study Program
The Federal Work-Study (FWS) program provides part-time employment to undergraduate and graduate students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay for education expenses while gaining valuable work experience.
Award Amount
$2,000–$7,000
per year
Deadline
Varies by school
application due
GPA Required
None
minimum
Field of Study
Any
eligible majors
Eligibility Checker
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Requirements Checklist
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Apply early — funding is limited
Jobs often relate to your course of study
Earnings are paid directly to you
Community service positions available
Scholarship Value Calculator
Annual Value
$7,000
per year
4-Year Total Value
$28,000
if renewed each year
Loan Interest Saved
$9,800
at 6.5% over 10 years
Pro tip: Every dollar in scholarship funding saves roughly $1.35 compared to borrowing the same amount through student loans at 6.5% interest over a 10-year repayment period.
Eligibility Details
| Eligibility | Students with demonstrated financial need enrolled at participating institutions |
| Demographics | All students |
| Field of Study | Any |
| Type | federal |
| Renewable | Yes — renewable annually |
Frequently Asked Questions
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