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Federal Work Study. @ EVC. Student Orientation. Agenda. 1. What is Federal Work Study. 2. FWS Eligibility Rules. 3. Award Amounts. 4. FWS Forms and Timesheets. 5. Student Responsibilities. 6. Procedures. What is Federal Work Study. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Federal Work Study
@ EVC
Student Orientation
Agenda
1. What is Federal Work Study
3. Award Amounts
4. FWS Forms and Timesheets
5. Student Responsibilities
6. Procedures
2. FWS Eligibility Rules
What is Federal Work Study
The Federal Work Study (FWS) program is a form of financial aid awarded to students who demonstrate financial need and meet certain eligibility requirements.
The Federal Work Study (FWS) program provides part-time employment to students to help with college expenses.
FWS Eligibility Rules
Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress* each semester
If you have to appeal you are not eligible for FWS* Review SAP Reminder Sheet
Enroll in at least 6 units each semester**If at any time during the semester you drop to below 6 units, you will no longer be eligible or work study and must stop working.**
FWS Award Amounts
Annual award = $4000 The annual award is the total amount for both the Fall and Spring semesters
Hourly rate of pay is between $10.00-$10.50**depending on experience and position
FWS Schedules
Maximum hours per week = 20Maximum hours per day = 8
*Overtime is not allowed*
You must take a 15-minute paid break for every 4 hours you work in a single day.
You must take a 30-minute unpaid lunch break if you work more than 6 hours in a single day.
FWS Schedules
If you work the maximum of 20 hours per week you will run out of money before the end of the Fall semester.
You will work with your supervisor to make a schedule that fits the need of the department as well as your schedule.
FWS Timesheets
FWS Timesheets
FWS Timesheets must be typed. No handwritten timesheets will be accepted.
If you work more than six (6) hours in one day your 30 minute break must be reflected on the timesheet (see example).
FWS Timesheets
• Start and end times must be either X:00, X:15, x:30 or X:45.
• You must round up (or down) depending on the time you started work (use the timesheet aid, if necessary).
• Timesheets not completed correctly will not be accepted.
FWS Timesheets
Timesheets are due to the Financial Aid Office on the 20th of every month.**It is your responsibility to make a copy for yourself.**
Payday is the 10th of the month.Pick up your check in AC-115.
FWS Timesheet - EXAMPLE
FWS Timesheet - EXAMPLE
Your Responsibilities
If you are unhappy with your position or wish to change to another position, you must contact the FWS Coordinator FIRST.
You may only be approved to work one job while you are on work study. If another department wants to hire you, you must contact the FWS Coordinator FIRST.
Your Responsibilities
You can be fired if you don’t treat your work study job like a real job.
You can be fired if you don’t treat your work study job like a real job.
Work Study jobs are like real jobs!
Your Responsibilities
Be professional and have a good attitude
when working.
Dress appropriately for
your position.
Set up an acceptable schedule with your supervisor.
Show up to work on time. Call your supervisor if you are going to be late or absent.
Your Responsibilities
Complete all assigned tasks.
Ask questions if you aren’t sure what to do.
Discuss any issues with your supervisor or the FWS Coordinator.
Follow all rules and regulations.
Your Responsibilities
Maintain Satisfactory
Academic Progress
Remain enrolled in at least 6 units
Submit a timesheet by the 20th of the
month
Keep track of the hours you have
worked
You must follow all of the Work Study
policies and procedures to remain in the Work
Study Program.
Reminder!
This orientation does not guarantee you a FWS position.
The FWS program at EVC has a very limited number of positions available with a limited
amount of work hours available. At this time we have more eligible applicants than positions.
Orientation Quiz
You must score 100% on the quiz.
All answers are in the slide show or on the SAP worksheet.
What’s Next