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Finding a Work-Study Job

Students who are eligible for Federal Work-Study (FWS) are responsible for finding a work position on their own. A Federal Work-Study award on the Financial Aid Award Letter does not guarantee a work position for the student.

On-Campus FWS Jobs

Campus employment includes a wide variety of opportunities within departments of the College. The Financial Aid Office puts together a Job Directory that lists all available on-campus positions and job descriptions. A Work-Study Information Session is held during the first week of classes. The pay rate is standard for all campus positions and is currently at $8.00 per hour.

Off-Campus FWS Jobs

Students eligible for FWS may find a work position off-campus in a company or organization that provides community service that qualifies for FWS funds.

America Reads

Students eligible for FWS may participate in "America Reads" or "America Counts" which are off-campus tutoring programs launched by the federal government. The major objectives of these programs are: (1) to have all children reading well and independently by the end of the third grade and (2) to provide mathematics tutors for students in elementary school through ninth grade. The sites for these programs are in Boston public schools and surrounding community centers.

The specific working hours and the established number of working hours approved per week are arranged so they do not interfere with class attendance, health or academic progress. Students generally work up to 20 hours per week.

The amount of FWS indicated on your Financial Aid Award Letter represents estimated earnings and is not guaranteed if you work less than the number of hours required to reach the awarded amount. On the other hand, FWS earnings are limited to the award amount specified on your Financial Aid Award Letter. Students and supervisors will receive notice when a student has $300 of federal work-study eligibility remaining. Supervisors and the employee should adjust the employee’s schedule if necessary at that time.

Students are paid at the current federal minimum wage. Students are paid for actual hours worked and cannot be paid for holidays, sick time, snow days, or mealtime. Students are paid bi-weekly for hours worked during the preceding two-week period. Students awarded FWS must report to the Financial Aid Office for orientation and placement. Additional information regarding employment procedures is provided to prospective employees during the job placement interview.

There are specific forms each student must complete before working. If a time sheet is submitted for someone who is not authorized to work, the student will not be paid for those submitted hours. All paperwork must be complete for a student to be eligible to work and be paid for any hours worked.