Federal Work Study Program

The Federal Work Study (FWS) Program is designed to stimulate and promote the part-time employment of students who demonstrate financial need in accordance with federal guidelines. FWS students are employed in many departments on campus as well as agencies and organizations throughout the Augusta area. All interested students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and other necessary documentation before eligibility can be determined. For more information on completing the financial aid application process, you should visit the ASU Financial Aid Office website's “How to Apply” page.

The amount of a FWS award depends on the student's financial need, the number of hours the hiring department needs them to work, and the funding level received by the university. FWS recipients are awarded a specific amount of funding each year that may be earned through their employment. Seventy-five percent of a student's earnings are provided by the federal government and twenty-five percent by the department for which the student works.

A student will not be awarded FWS until the student has secured a position and submitted an employment packet to the Financial Aid Office. After submission, eligibility for the program will be reviewed. If eligible and funds are available, the student will receive an award letter via email. If not awarded, the student will be hired as a Student Assistant.

FWS students are responsible for tracking their award balance each semester. Students who exceed the amount of their award risk forfeiting future awards. More information on how to do this is will be featured in our Student Employee Guide, which will be available in the next few weeks.

For more information about the Federal Work Study Program, please email finaid@gru.edu.

If you are an off-campus public or private non-profit agency and are interested in hiring Federal Work Study students from ASU, please complete and submit the following form:

Request to Participate in the Off-Campus FWS Program

Each academic year, ASU employs approximately 350 students in a wide variety of work settings throughout the campus and community under its Federal Work Study and Student Assistant Programs. These programs offer students valuable work experience while helping them meet their educational and living expenses. Additional program details are listed below.

Interested in participating in the Federal Work Study Program? Contact our office to see if you qualify.

Student Employment Forms

Intent to Hire Form (only)

2012-2013 Student Employee Timesheet and Pay Schedule

FWS Award Tracking Sheet

Student Sign In/Out Forms

If you are an off-campus public or private non-profit agency and are interested in hiring Federal Work Study students from ASU, please complete and submit the following form:

Request to Participate in the Off-Campus FWS Program