Federal Work-Study

Earn While You Learn

 

Federal Work-Study (FWS) is a type of financial aid and an excellent way to earn funds to help pay for your educational expenses while gaining invaluable work experience. Here’s how it works:

  • You need to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and be considered work-study eligible.
  • Your college will arrange a work schedule around your class schedule.
  • Although the majority of work-study positions are located on-campus, the program also offers a growing number of off-campus, community service jobs.
  • You do not need to have specific skills to get a work-study job—you just need to be willing and able to work.

Apply Today

In order to qualify for a FWS job, you must have a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) on file for the current award year, and have eligible financial need based on your college requirements. Contact the Office of Financial Aid at your college for more information.

More Details

  • FWS does not directly pay for tuition, and funds are only available to eligible students attending a minimum of six (6) credit hours that apply toward a degree in a federal student aid eligible program.
  • Your FWS award amount is based on your FAFSA results and your college funding availability, which will determine the number of hours available to work.

 

Connect With Your College's Financial Aid Office

For immediate assistance with your financial aid questions, call 480-731-8900. Regular business hours: Monday–Thursday 8 a.m–6 p.m. and Fridays 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Hours are modified during specific times of the year and for business reasons. Information about specific modified hours of operation are located at the Maricopa Contact Center.

Chandler-Gilbert
Community College

2626 E. Pecos Rd.

Chandler, AZ 85225

financialaid@cgc.edu

Estrella Mountain
Community College

3000 N. Dysart Rd.

Avondale, AZ 85392

finaid@estrellamountain.edu

GateWay
Community College

108 N. 40th St.

Phoenix, AZ 85034

finaid@gatewaycc.edu

Glendale
Community College

6000 W. Olive Ave.

Glendale, AZ 85302

finaid@gccaz.edu

Mesa
Community College

1833 W. Southern Ave.

Mesa, AZ 85202

mccfinaid@mesacc.edu

Phoenix
College

1202 W. Thomas Rd.

Phoenix, AZ 85013

pc-finaid@phoenixcollege.edu

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Rio Salado
College

2323 W. 14th St.

Tempe, AZ 85281

financial.aid@riosalado.edu

Scottsdale
Community College

9000 E. Chaparral Rd.

Scottsdale, AZ 85256

finaid@scottsdalecc.edu

South Mountain
Community College

7050 S. 24th St.

Phoenix, AZ 85042

finaid@southmountaincc.edu