Federal Work-Study

Federal Work-Study and General Employment programs provide part-time campus-based employment to students who have demonstrated financial need. The student is awarded an amount which is worked during the school year. The student's gross pay cannot exceed the amount awarded. Students are responsible for keeping track of hours worked, and ensuring they do not overwork their award amount. Students are paid the equivalent of the current Federal minimum wage rate ($5.15 per hour). State and Federal income taxes are deducted from the student's wages based on the information provided on the W-4 and state withholding tax form. These wages are earned on a monthly basis and do not appear as reductions to the student's account until the student actually remits his or her payroll check to the College.

Student employees are expected to apply their monthly earnings toward their account with the College (this is done through the business office) unless provisions are made to meet a student's account balance through other resources. If a student is anticipating a refund from loan proceeds, the College will deduct the semester amount of the work award from the loan refund before disbursing a refund to the student. Once a student's account balance is clear, the student may keep their monthly earnings.

The Office of Financial Planning maintains a list of job openings for Federal Work-Study and General Employment. The student is responsible for checking the list, setting up interviews, and obtaining a job. We cannot guarantee the availability of specific jobs. Off-campus Federal Work-Study options are available for students who may wish to gain practical experience with a local business or agency.

Click here to view a list of job openings for Federal Work-Study

Before starting your employment please fill out the following forms and submit to Financial Planning

• FWS Entrance Quiz
• Contract for Student Employment
• Form W-4
• WV Employee's Withholding Exemption Certificate
• WV Certificate of Nonresidence