The Federal Work-Study Program funds jobs for undergraduate and graduate students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay postsecondary education expenses. The program encourages community service work and work related to the student's course of study. The total award depends on when the student applies, level of need, and funding level of the school. Managing Agency Department of Education Program Contact Information & Web Resources To determine whether you are eligible to receive assistance through this program, you must first complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which will calculate your effective family contribution. Schools use this information to determine your actual financial aid package.

You may complete the FAFSA online, through this website: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

Additional useful information may be obtained from the U.S. Department of Education, at: http://www.ed.gov/topics/topicsTier2.jsp?&top=Financial+Aid&subtop=Finding+%26+applying

If you have questions about how to complete the FAFSA, you can call the Federal Student Aid Information Center (FSAIC) at this toll-free number: 1-800-433-3243

People who are deaf or hard of hearing may call this toll-free TTY number: 1-800-325-0778