[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/faid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/102\/2023\/02\/qc_zoom_bg_167.jpg” background_position=”bottom_center” custom_padding=”||196px|||” top_divider_height=”148px” bottom_divider_color=”#E71939″ bottom_divider_height=”173px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-37px|auto||auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”–et_global_body_font|500|||||||” text_font_size=”20px” text_line_height=”1.3em” header_font=”|800||on|||||” header_font_size=”44px” custom_padding=”25px||10px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”–et_global_body_font||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.8em” background_color=”rgba(239,239,239,0.58)” custom_margin=”18px||30px||false|false” custom_padding=”27px|32px|27px|32px|true|true” border_radii=”on|12px|12px|12px|12px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
The Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program provides need-based funding for part-time jobs to undergraduate and graduate students who require additional financial assistance. Many positions are available both on and off-campus, including community service opportunities. The program also offers training and hands-on experience, allowing students to work up to 20 hours per week while gaining valuable professional skills.<\/p>\n
Key features of the FWS Program:<\/strong><\/p>\n For the 2026\u20132027 academic year, you may still be eligible for Federal Work-Study even if it was not included in your original financial aid package.\u00a0<\/p>\n If you have any questions regarding Work-Study, please contact QCWorkStudy@qc.cuny.edu.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_background_color=”#EFEFEF” closed_toggle_background_color=”#E71939″ toggle_icon=”||fa||900″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” toggle_font=”|700||on|||||” toggle_font_size=”20px” closed_toggle_font=”|||on|||||” body_font_size=”16px” db_initial_state=”all_closed” border_color_all=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Eligibility” open=”off” open_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ open_toggle_background_color=”#EFEFEF” closed_toggle_text_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_background_color=”#E71939″ icon_color=”#000000″ toggle_icon=”||fa||900″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”20px” open_icon_color=”#000000″ open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”20px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” body_font=”||||||||” body_font_size=”16px” body_line_height=”1.6em” box_shadow_style=”preset4″ box_shadow_color=”#A9A9A9″ global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_level=”h3″ toggle_font=”|700|on||||||” closed_toggle_font=”||on||||||”]To be eligible for Federal Work-Study, you must:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Apply” open_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ open_toggle_background_color=”#EFEFEF” closed_toggle_text_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_background_color=”#E71939″ icon_color=”#000000″ toggle_icon=”||fa||900″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”20px” open_icon_color=”#000000″ open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”20px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” body_font=”||||||||” body_text_align=”justify” body_font_size=”16px” body_line_height=”1.6em” box_shadow_style=”preset4″ box_shadow_color=”#A9A9A9″ global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_level=”h3″ toggle_font=”|700|||||||” toggle_font_size=”20px” closed_toggle_font=”||on||||||” open=”on”]<\/p>\n To be considered for the Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA<\/a>) and include the ºì¶¹ÊÓƵ School Code (002690). <\/span><\/p>\n Please note: The Work-Study question has been removed from the FAFSA as of the 2024-2025 application. Students may still be awarded Federal Work-Study based on their Student Aid Index (SAI) from the FAFSA. Since FWS funds are limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served<\/strong> basis, we encourage you to submit your FAFSA as early as possible to maximize your eligibility.<\/span><\/p>\n Click here<\/a> to learn more about Federal Work-Study eligibility.<\/span><\/p>\n Note:<\/u><\/strong> Only students who have been awarded Federal Work-Study are eligible to apply for available FWS positions. Once the award has been accepted on CUNYfirst, please review the Federal Work Study Placement Forms<\/strong> “To Do List\u201d item in CUNYfirst Student Center. The link within the task will provide you with instructions on completing your FWS tasks. You will be directed to the work-study portion of the Handshake website.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Waitlist” open_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ open_toggle_background_color=”#EFEFEF” closed_toggle_text_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_background_color=”#E71939″ icon_color=”#000000″ toggle_icon=”||fa||900″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”20px” open_icon_color=”#000000″ open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”20px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” body_font=”||||||||” body_text_align=”justify” body_font_size=”16px” body_line_height=”1.6em” box_shadow_style=”preset4″ box_shadow_color=”#A9A9A9″ global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_level=”h3″ toggle_font=”|700|on||||||” closed_toggle_font=”||on||||||” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Because Federal Work-Study (FWS) awards are allocated by the U.S. Department of Education on a first-come, first-served basis<\/strong>, funding is limited and may run out. However, we maintain a waitlist for students who are interested in being considered if additional funds become available.<\/p>\n To be added to the waitlist, you must meet the eligibility requirements listed above. Please note that joining the waitlist does not<\/strong> guarantee a Federal Work-Study award. If you are selected from the waitlist, the Office of Financial Aid Services will notify you via your ºì¶¹ÊÓƵ email with further placement instructions.<\/p>\n To join the\u00a0<\/span><\/span>waitlist<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>students should email\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>qcworkstudy@qc.cuny.edu<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>and include their student ID number.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Salary” open_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ open_toggle_background_color=”#EFEFEF” closed_toggle_text_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_background_color=”#E71939″ icon_color=”#000000″ toggle_icon=”||fa||900″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”20px” open_icon_color=”#000000″ open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”20px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” body_font=”||||||||” body_text_align=”justify” body_font_size=”16px” body_line_height=”1.6em” box_shadow_style=”preset4″ box_shadow_color=”#A9A9A9″ global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_level=”h3″ toggle_font=”|700|on||||||” closed_toggle_font=”||on||||||” open=”off”]<\/p>\n The pay rate for on-campus<\/strong> Federal Work-Study positions is $18 per hour for undergraduate students<\/strong> and $19 per hour for graduate students<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The pay rate for off-campus<\/strong> Federal Work-Study positions is $19 per hour for both undergraduate and graduate students.<\/strong><\/p>\n Students are paid biweekly according to the payroll schedule provided during placement. Please note that your first paycheck may take up to four weeks to process.<\/p>\n Note<\/span>:<\/strong> You may not earn more than the total amount of your Federal Work-Study award for the academic year. Both you and your supervisor are responsible for monitoring your work hours and ensuring that your total earnings do not exceed your award amount.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][et_pb_divider color=”#cccccc” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”4px||||false|false” custom_padding=”15px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”–et_global_body_font|500|||||||” text_font_size=”20px” text_line_height=”1.3em” header_font=”|800||on|||||” header_font_size=”35px” custom_margin=”-15px||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_background_color=”#EFEFEF” closed_toggle_background_color=”#E71939″ toggle_icon=”||fa||900″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” toggle_font=”|700||on|||||” toggle_font_size=”20px” closed_toggle_font=”|||on|||||” body_font_size=”16px” db_initial_state=”all_closed” border_color_all=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Accepting your FWS award” open_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ open_toggle_background_color=”#EFEFEF” closed_toggle_text_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_background_color=”#E71939″ icon_color=”#000000″ toggle_icon=”||fa||900″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”20px” open_icon_color=”#000000″ open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”20px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” body_font=”||||||||” body_text_align=”justify” body_font_size=”16px” body_line_height=”1.6em” box_shadow_style=”preset4″ box_shadow_color=”#A9A9A9″ global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_level=”h3″ toggle_font=”|700|on||||||” closed_toggle_font=”||on||||||” open=”on”]<\/p>\n Eligible students who have been awarded Federal Work-Study (FWS) can view their award information in CUNYfirst by navigating to Student Center > Financial Aid > Awards<\/em>, where the Federal Work-Study award will appear in the package.<\/p>\n Students may accept their FWS award offer for the Fall and Spring semesters directly through their CUNYfirst account. Please note, awards that are not accepted may be cancelled in the future.<\/p>\n Once the award has been accepted on CUNYfirst, please review the Federal Work Study Placement Forms<\/strong> “To Do List\u201d item in CUNYfirst Student Center. The link within the task will provide you with instructions on completing your FWS tasks. You will be directed to the work-study portion of the Handshake website.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you experience any difficulties accepting your award on CUNYfirst, please contact QCWorkStudy@qc.cuny.edu <\/a><\/strong>for assistance.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][et_pb_divider color=”#cccccc” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”4px||||false|false” custom_padding=”15px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”–et_global_body_font|500|||||||” text_font_size=”20px” text_line_height=”1.3em” header_font=”|800||on|||||” header_font_size=”35px” custom_margin=”-15px||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”–et_global_body_font||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.8em” background_color=”rgba(239,239,239,0.58)” custom_margin=”18px||30px||false|false” custom_padding=”27px|32px|27px|32px|true|true” border_radii=”on|12px|12px|12px|12px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n All Federal Work-Study placement will end on\u00a0Friday, March 5th, 2027<\/strong>, for the 2026-2027 academic year. Please be aware that Work-Study placements for the academic year are not guaranteed due to a limited number of available jobs.<\/span><\/p>\n Note:<\/strong><\/span> Work-Study placement is on going and will continue until the first week of March 2027. Once the award has been accepted on CUNYfirst, please review the Federal Work Study Placement Forms<\/strong> “To Do List\u201d item in CUNYfirst Student Center. The link within the task will provide you with instructions on completing your FWS tasks. You will be directed to the work-study portion of the Handshake website.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_background_color=”#EFEFEF” closed_toggle_background_color=”#E71939″ toggle_icon=”||fa||900″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” toggle_font=”|700|||||||” toggle_font_size=”20px” body_text_align=”justify” body_font_size=”18px” db_initial_state=”all_closed” border_color_all=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Guide on How to Apply for FWS Jobs” open=”off” open_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ open_toggle_background_color=”#EFEFEF” closed_toggle_text_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_background_color=”#E71939″ icon_color=”#000000″ toggle_icon=”||fa||900″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”20px” open_icon_color=”#000000″ open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”20px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” body_font=”||||||||” body_text_align=”justify” body_font_size=”16px” body_line_height=”1.6em” box_shadow_style=”preset4″ box_shadow_color=”#A9A9A9″ global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_level=”h3″ toggle_font=”|700|on||||||” closed_toggle_font=”||on||||||”]<\/p>\n Handshake<\/strong> is the official job platform for ºì¶¹ÊÓƵ students to search and apply for on-campus and Federal Work-Study (FWS) positions. Through Handshake, students can view available job openings, upload resumes, and connect directly with campus employers.<\/p>\n Please note that only students who have an existing Federal Work-Study award posted to their CUNYfirst financial aid package are eligible to apply<\/strong> for FWS positions.<\/p>\n Below are two helpful guides to walk you through the process of claiming your Handshake account and applying for FWS jobs:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Instructions for Off-Campus Placement” open_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ open_toggle_background_color=”#EFEFEF” closed_toggle_text_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_background_color=”#E71939″ icon_color=”#000000″ toggle_icon=”||fa||900″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”20px” open_icon_color=”#000000″ open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”20px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” body_font=”||||||||” body_text_align=”justify” body_font_size=”16px” body_line_height=”1.6em” box_shadow_style=”preset4″ box_shadow_color=”#A9A9A9″ global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_level=”h3″ toggle_font=”|700|on||||||” closed_toggle_font=”||on||||||” open=”off”]<\/p>\n If you are interested in working off campus through the Federal Work-Study program, you <\/b><\/span>must<\/span><\/strong> have an existing Work-Study award for the current academic year. Students will not be awarded solely\u00a0based on the submission of the Work Study Internship Application.\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Contact us at QCWorkStudy@qc.cuny.edu<\/span> to view the CUNY Off-Campus job posting or if your are interested in working through the Public Service Corps, you must complete the<\/span> Work Study Internship Application<\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Public Service Corps (PSC) is a paid internship that utilizes your Federal Work-Study grant. An application must be completed with your resume attached, and it must be submitted to the Office Financial Aid Services<\/span>. PSC salary ranges $18.00 – $19.00 hourly depending on grade level. <\/span><\/p>\n\n
\n\n
accepting your work-study award<\/strong><\/h1>\n
work-study placement process<\/strong><\/h1>\n
\n
A detailed guide with screenshots explaining how to log in, filter for \u201cWork-Study\u201d jobs, and successfully submit your application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
A quick reference flyer outlining key steps, including how to accept your FWS award in CUNYfirst and prepare your Handshake profile before applying. There is also a youtube video on this flyer that can help guide you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n