Federal Work Study (FWS) is available on a limited basis with awards ranging from $2000 to $4000 depending on the department where students are employed. Students interested in applying for Federal Work Study should contact the Financial Aid Office for more information on current FWS departments and how to apply. FWS is need based aid therefore; all students interested in FWS must file a FAFSA each year in order to demonstrate financial need eligibility. Students must be hired by a FWS department in order to receive a FWS award. All FWS awards will be included as part of the student’s financial aid package and will count as a resource toward the overall cost of attendance budget.