How do I request a Federal Work Study Student?

Step 1 - Complete the Federal Work-Study (FWS) Job Request form. 

Step 2 - Submit the form to the Financial Aid office no later than July 10, 2009  in order to meet the priority deadline for the 2009-             2010 school year.

The information you provide on the FWS job request form will be posted on a bulletin board in the Student Services building and on this website.  Students who are awarded FWS will contact the supervisor listed on the job request and set up and interview.  The student should fill out the Student and Temporary Application prior to the interview. If you wish to hire the student, fill out the Federal Work Study Student Employment Action Form and obtain all the appropriate signatures. Fingerprinting is now required for all student employee applicants. The student must turn in the completed Application and the Action Form to Human Resources Services in order to receive the Request for Live Scan (fingerprint ) form. The student will take the Live Scan Form to an off-campus location to have the scan done. The Live Scan fee will be charged to the District for student applicants. HR must receive and review the Live Scan/fingerprint report prior to the department offering a formal offer of employment. Once the student has been cleared, the department will download the remaining FWS hiring forms; once the forms are complete, have the student take the hiring packet to Mike Wulf in the Financial Aid Office.  If you wish to verify the student is eligible for the FWS program, please contact Mike at extension 2213.  

What is the employment period for FWS students?

Fall 2009        Start date August 24th, 2009 thru December 19th, 2009

Spring 2010    Start date January 19th, 2010 thru May 21st, 2010

Please keep in mind that the actual employment period is contingent upon the individual student’s award for each semester, the hourly rate, and the hours worked each week.

What are the requirements and responsibilities of having a Federal Work-Study student?

Students must complete all required employment papers before beginning employment.

Students must not work during their scheduled class or exam times.

Student time sheets are DUE in the Financial Aid Office on the 16^th  of each month.

Students and supervisors are responsible for monitoring the hours worked for each payroll time period. Any hours worked in excess of a student’s award offer must be paid from their departmental budget.

What is the starting wage for Work-Study students?

The starting wage for student workers, including work-study students, is now set by the College at $9.00 (Student 1-Performs basic tasks and duties under direct supervision. Entry level position which does not require prior experience in the specific job field), $11.00 (Student 2-Experience and specialized knowledge required. Performs a variety of advanced tasks. Capable of using independent judgment), or $13.00/hr (Student 3-Extensive experience and specialized knowledge or training for specific functions. Performs assignments requiring use of judgment and problem-solving skills to handle complex tasks).  

Who do I contact to get further information regarding the Federal Work-Study Program?

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT THE FINANCIAL AID OFFICE

Mike Wulf 760-744-1150 ext. 2213, or email him at mwulf@palomar.edu. 

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