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Federal Work Study (FWS) is a form of federal aid which allows undergraduate and graduate students to work through student employment and earn money to help pay for education expenses. Financial need and eligibility for FWS is determined through completion of the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Students must work with the One Stop to determine whether or not they qualify for the FWS program.

Student employees earning FWS funds will be paid hourly and through Samford student payroll on a biweekly basis. Information regarding a FWS award, earnings, and remaining balance can be found on the SU Portal.

Federal Work Study (On-Campus)

Students may contact employers about on-campus jobs directly or search a list of available on campus positions with job description, job requirements and contact information. Most jobs for the fall semester will be listed by August.

Federal Work Study (Off-Campus)

Students who are eligible for FWS also have the option of finding employment through the FWS Community Work Service Program. This program allows students to work for a local nonprofit organization or public agency, or as a reading/math tutor for local elementary schools through the America Reads and America Counts Programs while utilizing their FWS award. Students interested in working through this program should contact the One Stop at onestop@samford.edu, 205-726-2905.