Federal Work Study
Federal Work-Study (FWS) is a need-based and federally-funded program that allows students employment opportunities to help pay for expenses of education.
Due to limited funding, students that meet minimum requirements are not guaranteed FWS award.
Federal Work-Study Process
- Meet all 5 minimum requirements (listed below)
- Apply for FWS positions on the Student Job Board. Apply for multiple positions for your best chances!
- The hiring supervisor will contact you if you are selected for an interview.
- Visit our Career Readiness & Job Placement website for help with your resumé or interview prep.
- If you are selected for a position:
- Complete the Student Assistant Welcome Packet (Hiring Packet)
- Schedule LiveScan Fingerprinting and Tuberculosis (TB) screening/test
- Complete FWS Orientation and FWS Contract
Minimum Requirements
- Complete financial aid file and indicate you are interested in FWS program on FAFSA
- Register in at least 6 financial aid eligible units at Skyline College
- Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress
- Have Unmet Financial Need
- Satisfy all financial aid requirements
General Information
- FWS will be offered on a first-come first-served basis while funds are available
- Hourly rates between $16.50 - $21.37
- Rate depends on role, duties, and length of employment
- All positions require background checks and Tuberculosis (TB) screening/test
Questions? Contact FWS Coordinator Kerry Bahadur at bahadurk@smccd.edu.
How to Confirm Your Eligibility
Check if you satisfy all Financial Aid requirements:
- Go to WebSMART
- Select Financial Aid > My Eligibility > Student Requirements to view any Unsatisfied Requirements.
- Submit or complete any unsatisfied requirements. If all requirements are Satisfied, you are eligible.
Check if you have Unmet Financial Need:
- Go to WebSMART
- Select Financial Aid > My Overall Status of Financial Aid to view your estimated cost of attendance and awarded financial aid. Your cost of attendance minus your awarded financial aid is your unmet need.
For Supervisors
- Submit an FWS Employment Request Form to the FWS Coordinator
- Your position will be placed on the Skyline College Student Job Board
- Review applications and conduct interviews
- To ensure FWS eligibility, you may send list of applicants to FWS Coordinator for confirmation
- Notify FWS Coordinator of hired student(s)
- The FWS Coordinator will work with student to complete Student Assistant Welcome Packet (Hiring Packet), LiveScan Fingerprinting and Tuberculosis (TB) screening/test, Orientation and Contract.
- The FWS Coordinator to send PAF to supervisor for appropriate signatures (i.e. Dean)
- The FWS Coordinator will send completed PAF included with student start date and Student Assistant Welcome Packet to Payroll
For more information regarding the Federal Work-Study, contact:
Kerry Bahadur | bahadurk@smccd.edu | 650-738-7516