For questions concerning the Federal Work-Study Program (FWS), contact (321) 674-8846 or fws@fit.edu.
Increased distancing and PPE will be used to keep our student workers safe and students may choose a job that does not have interaction with people if preferred. Students must work hours in a job to earn a FWS paycheck. Students will not be paid for sick or quarentine absences.
Federal Work-Study (FWS) is an employment program which allows students to earn a paycheck through a financial aid award paid by federal funds. Since it is federal money, students must receive the award from Financial Aid each academic year (Fall through Spring) to work, and they must be paid hourly (for actual hours worked). Students can spend their earned wages on anything and can only earn up to their award amount (earnings are not applied to tuition).
FWS awards are made by the Financial Aid Office to U.S. citizens and permanent residents who qualify based on their FAFSA, if you have questions about eligiblity reach out to Financial Aid, finaid@fit.edu. The program provides part-time employment opportunities in two areas, On-Campus & Community Service.
There are numerous on-campus work-study employment opportunities for eligible students. Students may apply for any job they are interested in, but they may only hold one job at a time. Participating students may only work up to 20 hours per week, and are not permitted to work during scheduled classes . All on-campus work-study employees begin at the minimum pay rate below when starting a new position:
| Job Type | Starting Pay Rate | Maximum Pay Rate | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generalized Positions | $9 | $10 |
Positions available to most majors: Staff/Faculty Assistant, Clerical, Facilities, Athletics, Marketing & Design, Tutors, Ambassadors |
| Specialized Positions | $10 | $11 |
Requires specific major and/or certifications: Technical & IT, Lab Assistants, Sponsored Research, Lifeguards |
The Community Service program provides off-campus, part-time employment to eligible students. These positions pay $12/hour and students may work up to 20 hours per week. The work must be performed with an agency that is contracted with Career Services, which often are elementary school programs. Students are responsible for transportation to their job site, but most sites are close to campus.
Available Community Service Positions for Spring 2021:
Rolling Readers: A reading program for 1-6th graders. This program works with local schools to connect you to a classroom.
Each student will receive an award amount in their Financial Aid Package, this is the amount you can earn for both Fall & Spring. If you have questions about your award, contact Financial Aid.
Student jobs are now posted in Workday, you will need to follow application instructions in that system. Each department will have their own interview procedures and will notify you in Workday if you have been hired.
