IUPUI is Indiana's premier urban research university. The campus enrolls more than 30,000 students in 21 schools and academic units.
Federal Work-Study (FWS)
General Information
Federal Work-Study (FWS) provides an opportunity for part-time employment for undergraduate and graduate students with financial need, allowing you to earn money to help pay education expenses. FWS encourages community service and work related to your program of study. Positions are available on-campus in a number of university departments and off-campus at approved non-profit and government agencies. Students usually work about 15 to 20 hours per week and hourly pay rates vary depending on job responsibilities and skill level required.
Priority Consideration
To be given priority consideration for a FWS award for the aid year, your FAFSA must be submitted by the March 10 Priority Application Receipt Deadline.
- Entering freshman - FWS awards are based on your indication of interest in FWS on the FAFSA and your eligibility for the federal Pell Grant program.
- Continuing Students - FWS awards are based on the student’s participation in the FWS program during the preceding aid year and eligibility for an FWS award based on financial need.
If you are interested in a FWS award but your Financial Aid Notification did not include this award, you may contact us and request consideration for a FWS award based on a determination of eligibility and availability of funding in this federal campus based program.
Undergraduates must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours (4 for graduate students) each semester to maintain FWS eligibility during the academic year (fall/spring).
How Do I Find a FWS Job to Earn My FWS Award?
The primary method to search for FWS employment is provided by the IUPUI Office of Student Employment.
How and When Will I Be Paid?
Students are paid biweekly (undergraduates) or monthly (graduate students) according to the university payroll schedule and you may choose to receive payment via direct deposit or check.
FWS Benefits
- Flexible work schedules
- Option to reduce student loans
- Valuable work experience
- Reduced transportation costs with employment on or near campus in most cases
- FWS earnings are exempt from Social Security taxes
- FWS earnings are excluded in determining your expected family contribution in the next
aid year - FWS employment is positively linked to academic achievement and graduation
Additional Information
- IUPUI Office of Student Employment - FWS Frequently Asked Questions and job search information
