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Federal Work-Study
The Federal Work-Study Program is a federally funded, campus-based aid program designed to provide part-time jobs for eligible students with financial need.
- Jobs are located both on and off-campus.
- Students are paid at least minimum wage. Some positions pay a higher wage.
- Students work around their class schedules.
- Students receive a bi-weekly paycheck for hours worked.
To participate:
- Submit the FAFSA no later than March 1 each year.
- Students must have financial need.
- Students must have a grade point average of 2.25.
- Students must be enrolled at least half time (6 credit hours) each semester they are employed.
- Choose from job opportunities which are available in nearly every department at the University.
- Students may not work more than 30 hours per week.
- Students may not work during regularly scheduled class times or activities.
- Student earnings may not exceed their award amount.
Details
The Office of Student Financial Aid will send an award notification to eligible students with instructions for securing a job.
Fees owed The University of Akron will not be deducted from wages earned through the Federal Work-Study Program.
Though program earnings are taxable income, they are excluded from consideration as income on the FAFSA for the following year.
View an updated list of Federal Work Study Jobs currently available.
| The University of Akron Office of Student Financial Aid Simmons Hall Akron, OH 44325-6211 |
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| Phone: Fax: |
800.621.3847 330.972.7032 330.972.7139 |
| Email: | finaid@uakron.edu |
| In person: | Simmons Hall Lobby |
| Website: | www.uakron.edu/finaid |
FAFSA school code: 003123
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Federal Work-Study Questions
I checked Federal Work-Study on the FAFSA, why wasn’t I granted an award?
Students completing the FAFSA are automatically considered for all federal aid programs whether or not it is checked on the FAFSA. If you met the criteria for a Federal Work-Study award the funds were probably exhausted at that time of your award.
How will I know if I have been awarded Federal Work-Study?
Eligible students are notified on the Award Notification Letter with a Federal Work-Study earnings amount listed.
What happens when my Federal Work-Study funds runs out?
Once you have earned your Federal Work-Study award you must be terminated from the program.
Why was my Federal Work-Study award reduced or cancelled?
You may have received additional aid such as an outside-scholarship which was not posted to your account at the time we awarded Federal Work-Study funds. This may require an adjustment or cancellation of your Federal Work-Study award.
I'm on the waiting list for Federal Work-Study. What happens now?
Continue to check your ZipLine account to see if you have been awarded. Generally, all work*study aid is awarded in full by mid July.
What if I do not earn my entire Federal Work-Study award?
If you do not earn your total funds available during the fall and spring terms any unused portion at the end of spring will be lost.
You may or may not be able to secure your award once you have declined it. Declined awards are usually passed on to other eligible students.
Will I be guaranteed an award next year?
There is no guaranty that you will receive Federal Work-Study funds from year to year. You must continue to meet all the eligibility criteria required to be considered for Federal Work-Study.
Will I be allowed to study on the job?
This is just like any job you would find in the work place. You are only paid for the hours you work.
Can I be paid a higher pay rate in order to earn my award?
The pay rate for each job is determined by the skill or experience required posted on the website.
Do I have to be eligible for Federal Work-Study funds to work on campus?
Regular student assistant positions are posted on the Career Center website. These jobs are paid through departmental funds and do not fall under the Federal Work-Study guidelines.
What is Federal Work Study Community Service?
Local off-campus non-profit agencies provide Federal Work-Study students the opportunity to earn their Federal Work-Study award while performing community service work.
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