Federal Work Study
Federal Work Study (FWS) is a Title IV need-based, federally funded financial aid program. Students with financial need work part-time to help cover education expenses.
The FWS award is based on a contract negotiated between the student and the UNMC hiring department. Hiring departments are reliant upon FWS student workers to assist in their program efforts. The Office of Financial Aid encourages the student and the hiring department to negotiate student's hiring contract based on the skill set and the student's availability to determine the amount of hours the student can commit per week to the hiring department.
Contact the Office of Financial Aid, Attn: Meghan Moore to check your eligibility for Federal Work Study.
Requirements
- Students must be a U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen (permanent resident). International students are not eligible to participate in this program.
- Students must complete the FAFSA. When completing the FAFSA be sure to use school code 006895.
- Students must demonstrate financial need: Cost of attendance – estimated student/family contribution = need
- Students must be enrolled at least half-time in a degree seeking program.
The following rules apply to UNMC FWS employment:
- The FWS program runs on fiscal year July 1 to June 30.
- Students may work a maximum of 20 hours a week during the fall and spring semesters. Students may work up to 40 hours a week during semester break periods, and during the summer, provided the student is not enrolled in summer sessions.
- Students do not have to be enrolled during the summer term.
- Students must return to class in the next semester/academic year.
- Students must have a FAFSA on file for the next academic year by April 15th.
- Hours are flexible to meet the students' course and study schedule.
Federal Work Study - FAQs
Students will not be pre-packaged with FWS, even though the student might have selected they are interested in FWS. To apply for a work study position:
- Review the available positions in the table below.
- Contact the Office of Financial Aid to determine your FWS eligibility.
- Contact the supervisor that is listed on the position of interest and request an interview with the hiring department.
- Advise the hiring department of your availability to work per week and/or per semester.
- The hiring department will work with the student, financial aid and UNMC payroll to complete the hiring contract that includes your salary and hours.
- FWS students will earn an hourly wage set by the hiring department and will be paid bi-weekly.
- Students must use Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for salary payment (automatically deposits the bi-weekly earnings into checking or savings account).
- Students will receive a bi-weekly pay stub with the details of the amount received and any taxes withheld. Student will also receive a W2 each year from the University Of Nebraska Board of Regents which details all federal work study earnings. FWS students are not eligible for benefits.
- Receive paychecks biweekly to help pay rent, groceries and other expenses.
- May reduce your overall loan borrowing.
- Provides part-time work experience, builds professional skills and allows the student to build relationships.
- No FICA withholding when working FWS at the institution you are enrolled.
- Flexible work schedule as hours are scheduled around academic courses.
Federal Work Study Positions
If you are interested in a FWS position, please review all the available positions below and reach out to the corresponding hiring department. For job information, click on the job description.
| Department | FWS Position |
| College of Allied Health Professions | |
| College of Nursing - Lincoln Campus | |
| College of Nursing - Omaha Campus | |
| College of Pharmacy | |
| College of Public Health |
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| Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation | |
| Division of Geriatrics | |
| Division of Student Success | |
| iEXCEL | |
| Munroe-Meyer Institute | |
| Office of Global Engagement | |
| Office of the Chancellor | |
| Other Available Positions | |
| UNMC Department Positions |