Federal Work Study (FWS) Program

Departments interested in hiring FWS students must fill out a Job Description Form.

Federal Work Study Job Description Form

Federal Work-Study (FWS) is a federal financial aid program which allows students to work while attending school. Wages start at $8.00 per hour and students can work up to 20 hours per week while school is in session. Federal Work-Study students may begin employment on August 1, 2009 for the Fall 2009 Semester. 

Work-Study employment positions are posted in the following locations:

Review positions available and schedule an appointment with the contact person listed on the form. If you are hired for the position, have your employer complete the paperwork that is on your myCuesta financial Aid Web Site.

As a new employee, you will also need to attend a mandatory Employment Orientation and  fill out employment papers with the Cuesta College Human Resources Office. The San Luis Obispo Campus office is located in the Administration Building, Room 8003. The North County Campus contact is Judy McDaniel, she is located in the 3000 Building, Room 3004. Be aware that you will not be compensated for your work if these employment papers are not submitted.

You may work up to 20 hours a week when school is in session and must maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average and be enrolled in a minimum of 6 units. Timecards will be provided by the Financial Aid Office once your employment papers are completed. Timecards must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office by the last working day of each month.

FWS students may not exceed their work study award. If your award is exhausted during the school year, employment will be terminated unless your employer is able to retain you as an employee through department funds. It is important to keep track of your earnings to insure that you do not work over your work study award amount and to inform your employer when your hours have been exhausted.