Federal Work Study/Work Aid

The Financial Aid Office reserves the right to adjust, re-assign, or terminate your employment with the FWS/CWA programs at Saint Augustine's College.

Federal Work-Study Program

This program provides part-time employment to eligible students. Students earn above minimum wage and work approximately 8-12 hours per week. Federal Work Study provides the student with the opportunity to gain valuable experience as well as earn money to assist with meeting their educational expenses. Students are employed by a variety of departments and offices. Students are paid monthly according to the pay schedule given at the time of assignment. The student must complete the FAFSA to be considered for Federal Work Study.

College Work-Aid

This is a work program funded by the institution to assist a limited number of students with on-campus employment. The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships administers these funds. It is an institutional program similar to the Federal Work Study program. Students may work up to 20 hours per week and earn above the minimum wage.

Information About the Federal College Work-Study Program

we encourage all students to work only the hours assigned per semester;

Supervisors are expected to submit timesheets to the office of Financial Aid & Scholarships according to the schedule listed
Both Supervisor & employee are responsible for monitoring hours worked and promt submission of timesheets.

Information About the Federal College Work-Study Program

What is the Federal College Work-Study Program?

Federal College Work-Study is a need-based Federal financial aid program, which provides jobs for undergraduate students. The program allows the students to earn money or to help pay education expenses.

How will I be paid?

College Work-study students are paid by the hour, once a month. The school must pay you directly, unless you request that the school make payments to the school account balance for your institutional charges such as tuition, fees, and/or room & board.

How do I apply for the Federal College Work-study Program?

Every January, you MUST complete the Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). We will consider you for Federal college Work-study if you demonstrate financial need, check that you're interested in Federal College Work-study, and file by the SAC priority deadline.