Work-study is a financial aid program that enables students to work on campus and earn money to assist with educational expenses. You must complete the FAFSA or CASFA to be considered for a work-study award. Work-study funds are limited, so early FAFSA or CASFA applicants increase their chances of receiving this award. Fort Lewis College has three types of work-study funds: Federal, State, and Institutional.
Getting a work-study job: The student is responsible for securing a work-study position on campus. Most departments will . You can also visit the Career and Life Design Center for help finding positions.
- First-time awardees: First-time awardees must complete the employee onboarding through Workday once they find a job. Onboarding will be available once the supervisor hires the student. The student must complete a federal I-9 form, which requires the student to provide citizenship and identification documentation. A passport meets all requirements, or the student can give a driver's license, Social Security card, or other suitable identification. The student will need to bring the actual documents, not a copy. This step will be completed at the Human Resources Office once the student arrives on campus.
- Previous awardees: Previous work-study awardees who have worked on campus in the past will not need to complete the I-9 process. The supervisor will need to hire you in Workday.
Work-study deadline: ALL work-study contracts must be completed and returned to Skyhawk Station by 4:00 pm on Census day. Missed deadlines will cancel your work-study awards for the full academic year.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Fort Lewis College does not discriminate based on race, age, color, religion, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political beliefs, or veteran status.
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