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Federal Work-Study Handbook

Federal Work-Study Overview

Federal Work-Study (FWS) is a program funded by both the federal government that provides part-time employment to students that display financial need. Eligible students have an opportunity to earn money to help with educational expenses while gaining valuable professional experience in college or community service jobs.

Benefits

When discussing job opportunities with potential work study student employees, make sure to share some of the benefits of the program:

  • Allows students to earn money to pay for your educational expenses.
  • Provides opportunities to work in areas that are related to a student's program of study.
  • Supervisors are legally required to work around a student's class schedule.
  • Provides opportunities to develop professional skills, such as communication, time management and interpersonal skills.
  • Provides valuable experience, training, networking and references to build a student's resume.
  • Can lead directly to career opportunities with the college.

Eligibility

Federal Work-Study eligibility is determined by the information on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Student's must meet general eligibility requirements for federal financial aid and the following additional requirements:

  • Be Pell Grant-eligible for the applicable award year.
  • Be enrolled in 6 credit hours or more toward their program for the term (including mini-terms/sessions)
  • Have not reached the maximum financial aid you can receive for the year
    • Note: You may request to reduce your loans in exchange for Work Study
  • Pass a background check with SF Human Resources (HR)

Interested Students

Supervisors should have interested student complete the . If the Work Study Interest Form does not show on the application screen, they do not meet the eligibility requirements for Work Study.

As funds are available throughout the year, eligible students who completed the SF Work Study Interest Form will receive maximum Work Study funding.

Work Study Position Allocations

  • The process to determine work study allocations will begin each year in March during the annual budget process.
    • Departments with existing work study positions will be provided with a form to renew, add, or reduce their positions.
    • Departments with no positions can contact the Financial Aid Office to make a request.
    • Position allocations are reviewed by the executive leadership team (ELT) of the college. The ELT will determine final allocations based on staffing needs of the college.
  • Departments with approved positions need to submit:
    • a draft job description, limited to 255 characters.
    • the name of the designated direct supervisor whose position meets requirements for supervisory responsibilities. The supervisor will oversee their assigned work study students and ensure compliance with college, state and federal rules and procedures.
  • Position information will be posted in WorkDay for all students with work study awards. The position information displayed will include:
    • Job title
    • Summary job description
    • Suggested experience
    • Supervisor's name and contact information.

Work Study Hiring Process

Recruiting

  • Work-study positions are not assigned by Financial Aid. Supervisors may view the list of eligible students in MS Teams. 
  • Interested students should receive a private Workday application link from the supervisor. 
  • Job requisitions must be created as "non-public postings" to ensure only eligible students apply. 

Student Onboarding & Workday Requirements 

  • Students complete the hiring process through Workday and HR onboarding before starting. 
  • Supervisors should verify that a student鈥檚 Workday onboarding and employment status are fully processed before assigning work hours. 

Timesheets & Work Hours Tracking 

  • Work-study hours must be logged and approved in Workday each pay period. 
  • Students should generally work up to 22 hours per week, with a 25-hour maximum per college policy. 
  • Work hours must not conflict with a student鈥檚 class schedule. 
  • Supervisors should monitor student hours regularly to ensure funding lasts through the semester. 
  • If a student does not submit hours by the payroll deadline, payment may be delayed. 
  • If a student abandons the position and does not submit their final timesheet, supervisors may sign off on the timesheet and include a note explaining the situation. 

Work-Study Funding & Payroll Notes 

  • Supervisors must use their department鈥檚 cost center when completing job requisitions. 
  • Work-study overages (hours worked beyond the awarded amount) are charged to the department's budget. 

Termination & Final Payroll Submission 

  • If a student leaves or is terminated, supervisors should immediately notify Financial Aid at FAProcessing@sfcollege.edu with the student's last date of employment. 
  • The supervisor must ensure the final timesheet is submitted and approved in Workday. 
  • For payroll issues, contact Human Resources (Human.Resources@sfcollege.edu) or Payroll (Payroll@sfcollege.edu). 

Supervisor Resources 

  • Awarded student lists, forms, and resources are available on the right navigation pane of the hub. 
  • Work Study Interest Form PDFs are uploaded in batches and may experience minor delays. 

Questions?

For further details, refer to the Federal Work-Study Handbook or contact: