Student must be actively attending a Getting Started minimum of 6 credit hours at UB during regular length semesters Overview Student must be pursuing a UB The Federal Work Study Program (FWS) is a approved educational credential, federally-funded financial aid program that degree, or certificate provides subsidized part-time employment Student must be in acceptable for eligible students in order to assist them standing according to UB’s with post- secondary financial needs. The Standards of Academic Progress University of Baltimore (UB) complies with Student must have unmet financial the Department of Education’s regulations need *Exceptions are made on a regarding the FWS program and allows case-by-case basis. students to benefit from this opportunity. FWS Awards Limits and Periods The FWS program encourages students to A student is eligible for a FWS award if gain experience in their prospective fields he/she has unmet need after all grants, by placing them in areas and departments scholarships, and other awards have been aligned with their area of study whenever applied. Students may earn FWS wages up possible. Students are able to use their to their yearly award. If a student receives wages towards educational and living additional aid, his/her FWS award may be expenses. reduced as a result. FWS jobs are available in areas such as Students may not begin working before academic departments, laboratories, their official start date. In limited libraries, administrative offices, student circumstances, students may receive centers and several off-campus locations. permission to work during scheduled breaks in the academic calendar. Eligibility Students must apply for financial aid and be In order to maintain eligibility, the student eligible for FWS. The Office of Financial Aid must be enrolled in at least 6 financial aid determines a student’s eligibility. Students eligible credit hours during a regular length who demonstrate financial need are semester and maintain acceptable awarded FWS funds on a first-come, academic standing. Please note, not all FWS basis until funds are exhausted. In eligible students are able to participate in order to qualify, the applicant must also the program due to funding constraints. UB meet the following eligibility criteria: cannot guarantee employment or the continuation of employment in the Student must complete a program. year FAFSA Student must be 16 years or older Student must be eligible to work in the United States
Getting Started Overview The Federal Work Study Program (FWS) is a federally-funded financial aid program that provides subsidized part-time employment for eligible students in order to assist them with post- secondary financial needs. The University of Baltimore (UB) complies with the Department of Education’s regulations regarding the FWS program and allows students to benefit from this opportunity. The FWS program encourages students to gain experience in their prospective fields by placing them in areas and departments aligned with their area of study whenever possible. Students are able to use their wages towards educational and living expenses. FWS jobs are available in areas such as academic departments, laboratories, libraries, administrative offices, student centers and several off-campus locations. Eligibility Students must apply for financial aid and be eligible for FWS. The Office of Financial Aid determines a student’s eligibility. Students who demonstrate financial need are awarded FWS funds on a first-come, basis until funds are exhausted. In order to qualify, the applicant must also meet the following eligibility criteria: Student must complete a FAFSA Student must be 16 years or older Student must be eligible to work in the United States Student must be actively attending a minimum of 6 credit hours at UB during regular length semesters Student must be pursuing a UB approved educational credential, degree, or certificate Student must be in acceptable standing according to UB’s Standards of Academic Progress Student must have unmet financial need *Exceptions are made on a case-by-case basis. FWS Awards Limits and Periods A student is eligible for a FWS award if he/she has unmet need after all grants, scholarships, and other awards have been applied. Students may earn FWS wages up to their yearly award. If a student receives additional aid, his/her FWS award may be reduced as a result. Students may not begin working before their official start date. In limited circumstances, students may receive permission to work during scheduled breaks in the academic calendar. In order to maintain eligibility, the student must be enrolled in at least 6 financial aid eligible credit hours during a regular length semester and maintain acceptable academic standing. Please note, not all FWS eligible students are able to participate in the program due to funding constraints. UB cannot guarantee employment or the continuation of employment in the program. year
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