Federal Work-Study (FWS) is a federally subsidized financial aid program that provides part-time jobs for undergraduate and graduate students, allowing them to earn money to help pay education expenses. The program encourages community service work and work related to the student’s course of study.
To be eligible for Work-Study, you must:
Due to limited funding, not all students who are eligible will receive this offer. It is the student’s responsibility to find a FWS job. Unlike other financial aid offers, students receive their FWS award as a paycheck from their employer. This means FWS funds cannot be used to pay upfront costs such as tuition, fees, dorm charges or books.
The waitlist is for those who qualify for work-study but were not offered. You may contact OSFA via the Ask Aid portal to be added to the waitlist in case we have additional availability of funds.
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If you are interested in tutoring a child in reading or math, read about the WordCats and MathCats program (formerly America Reads*America Counts). To apply to the program, submit an application. If you have questions, contact Sandra Durazo at COE-HR@email.arizona.edu or (520) 621-8426.
Student Employment Manual is applicable to all student workers, including FWS students.
Make sure you are aware of the important dates and deadlines that relate to your FWS offer:
| Ongoing | Employers post FWS jobs on their websites. To access these jobs, go to University of Arizona Departments or Handshake. |
| 8/22/2021 |
Last day you can work if you are offered Summer 2021 FWS. |
| 8/23/2021 | First day you can start working in your FWS position for the Fall 2021 semester. |
| 10/1/2021 | First day you can file your 2022-2023 FAFSA (using your 2019 tax information). |
| 12/16/2021 | Last day you can work if you were offered FWS for the Fall 2021 semester only. |
| 1/10/2022 | First day you can start working in your FWS position if you were offered for the Spring 2022 semester only. |
| 2/15/2022 | Suggested deadline to submit your FAFSA so the federal processor can receive it by March 1st. |
| 3/1/2022 | The University of Arizona's 2022-2023 FAFSA priority date - applicants meeting this deadline are given preference for various financial aid programs. |
| 3/21/2022 | Approximate date when Summer 2022 FWS aid applications become available online - students must complete an application to be considered for summer FWS. |
| 05/12/2022 | Last day you can work if you are a Spring 2022 graduate. |
| 05/15/2022 | Last day you can work if you were offered FWS funds for the 2021-2022 academic year or for the Spring 2022 semester only. |
| 05/16/2022 | First day you can start working in your FWS position if you were offered FWS for Summer of 2022. |
| 08/21/2022 | Last day you can work if you are offered FWS funds for Summer 2022. |
