Career and Transfer Center

Work Study

Federal Work Study

Federal Work Study (FWS) is a type of financial aid awarded by the Financial Aid Department located in the McDowell Center room MC260, at Schoolcraft College. To be considered for the work-study program, you must have applied by the deadline for financial aid. Students are awarded FWS based on financial need.

Work Study is a form of Financial Aid that allows you the opportunity to earn money while pursuing your education.

You do not have to have been awarded FWS to work on campus. However, because of budget considerations, some departments can afford to employ only students who have been awarded FWS.

Applying for On-Campus Work Study Employment

Employment listings are located in the Career and Transfer Center, McDowell Center, room MC205.

You can review a jobs database to locate suitable on-campus employment. A student employment specialist will then refer you to a department(s) and you will interview for the job just as you would for a regular position.

Once you are hired, you will return to the CTC to complete the necessary hiring authorization forms required by the government.

Many types of jobs are available on campus. You may work in the library, bookstore, facility and grounds, food service, computer lab, or as a receptionist or clerical worker in a business office.

Work Hours and Earnings

You will receive a paycheck from Schoolcraft College, but the actual money comes from the grant you received in your Financial Aid award package. The financial aid department will determine your hourly rate of pay and the number of hours you may work per semester. The maximum number of hours that any student employee can work is 25 hours per week. Many students work less than 25 hours. Most departments try to provide a flexible work schedule.

Federal and state income taxes are deducted from your check. FICA (Social Security and Medicare) tax is not withheld while you are attending classes.

Work Study does not mean you can study on the job. Having a Work Study award helps you stay focused on school instead of having to rush off to a job away from campus.