Federal Work-study Information

Welcome to Nassau Community College's Federal Work-study webpage!

The Federal Work-study program is a federally funded financial aid employment program.  To be eligible a student must be matriculated and enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits.  Eligibility is based on need as determined by the FAFSA and the availability of funds.  Recipients of this program must be making satisfactory academic progress. 

A FWS award does not guarantee a job on campus.  There are 3 steps that must be taken in order to receive the benefit of the Federal Work-study program.

Step 1. Finding a position on campus

Step 2. What to do after you have been offered a position in a department

Step 3. Getting paid