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Federal Work Study Information |
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
All students who have been awarded Federal Work Study (FWS)
are encouraged to find a job promptly. Departments on campus are
eager to hire students with Federal Work Study and usually do the bulk of their
hiring during the first three weeks of each semester.
If you need assistance in obtaining a work study job, contact Dr. Ed
Rayburn or Ms. Carol Tinsley in Career Services (870-972-3025) for assistance.
What is the Federal Work Study program?
The Federal Work-Study Program
provides jobs for undergraduate and graduate students with financial need,
allowing them to earn money to help pay education expenses. The program
encourages community service work and work related to each student’s course
of study.
The Federal Work Study
program offers part-time jobs for students on the ASU campus and in a
limited number of off campus community service jobs. Practically all
departments on campus have jobs available for work study employees. Jobs
vary from desk clerks in the residence halls, clerical assistants to
departmental staff, to assistants in the Library - your employer will
assign responsibilities based on your skills and abilities.
All Work Study Jobs are
limited to no more than 20 hours weekly and pay the federal minimum wage.
The total number of hours you may work each week depends on the amount of
your Federal Work Study award (from the Financial Aid office).
How can I participate?
To apply for these
jobs students must complete forms for federal student aid (FAFSA) and then
be awarded Federal Work Study through the Financial Aid office.
Upon receiving an
award letter with an offer of Federal Work Study from Financial Aid a
student may apply for these jobs. The jobs are posted in
Career Connections
our virtual career center web site.
How do I get a job?
Federal Work Study
Jobs are limited and are not guaranteed.
Students awarded Federal Work Study are responsible to seek out a job that
interests them, contact the department and set up an interview for the job.
Jobs are posted in
Career Connections
our virtual career center web site. Simply choose Federal Work
Study as the job classification in your search. Each job has a Contact
Person listed in the job advertisement. Contact these employers
directly by phone or in person to inquire about employment.
No. The amount you earn can’t
exceed your total Federal Work-Study award. When assigning work hours, your
employer will consider your class schedule and your award to determine the
maximum number of hour you can work weekly.
If you’re an undergraduate, you’ll be paid by the hour.
If you’re a graduate student, you might be paid by the hour or you might
receive a salary, depending on the work you do. Your school must pay you at
least once a month. Also, your school must pay you directly, unless you
request that the school make payments to your bank account or use the money
to pay for your education-related institutional charges such as tuition,
fees, and room and board.
Some pictures of typical Federal Work Study jobs:
 
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Tips for securing a
Federal Work Study Job
Prepare yourself before
calling
to set up a job interview - think about the following:
- Market your skills and abilities
to the employer
- Arrive on time!!!!! Show
the employer that you are genuinely interested in the job.
- Be prepared to show the
interviewer your class schedule
- Be prepared to explain why you
want to work in that department (a common interview question).
- Dress for the occasion think
about the environment and dress appropriately.
- Think about what skills and
abilities the interviewer will be seeking?
- Do you possess the skills for the
job ?
- Can you work the days and hours
required?
- Still uneasy? Seek advice from a career
counselor Room 303 Chickasaw Building. 870-972-3025. We can help you
feel more comfortable with a job interview! We also have printed
information to help you with interviewing skills.
Things
to Remember
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You may work in no more
than one employment program at a time on our campus.
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Student employees are
never allowed to work more than 20 hours per week on campus.
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You should dress
appropriately for your job. Your employer will discuss the
dress for that particular department.
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Please do not allow
friends to visit you while you are at work.
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Please do not use office
computers for personal work while you are on the clock, and before
you have checked with your supervisor to see that it is ok.
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Federal College Work Study
is a REAL JOB.
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Take your job seriously.
You provide a vital function as a student employee.
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Be on time for work, and
if you must be absent, make it for a good reason and let your
employer know in advance of your scheduled work time.
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Communicate with your
supervisor. Discuss problems and concerns immediately. Don't quit a
work study job because you are reluctant to discuss a problem with
your supervisor. If you do quit work study you may not be able to
replace it with another form of student aid, so plan in advance.
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Be responsible for your
actions, if you make a mistake, admit it and move on. Learn from
your errors. Always look for something else to do when you finish a
task.
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Learn to take constructive
criticism. It is only a tool its sole purpose is to improve your
performance, which essentially helps you master valuable skills that
you will need in the future if you want to remain in the workforce.
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If you want to change
jobs, your current employer must first terminate you before you can
interview for a new job on campus.
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You can be terminated for
inadequate job performance, excessive unexcused absences from work,
insubordination, or failure to follow the rules in your workplace.
Discuss these issues with your immediate supervisor when you are
hired.
Summary
- You choose where you would like
to apply and work
- Campus employers interview and
select who they want to hire
- You have one source for
employment on campus: Career Services
- You will learn and develop
valuable skills that are needed to obtain employment after graduation
through your interview and employment process
- Work Study is a real job, you
must work to earn - studying on the job is not allowed
- Your skills are valuable
- Your appearance is critical
- Promptness is vital, so report to
work on time
- Do a good job and earn the
rewards!
For more information
contact:
Arkansas State University
Career Services Center
Ed Rayburn, Ed.D.
Assistant Dean / Associate Director of Career Services
Student Employment Coordinator
870/972-3025
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This page is maintained by: Ed Rayburn, Ed.D
Please e-mail problems, comments, and suggestions to: crayburn@astate.edu |
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