A student DOES NOT have to be awarded FWSP or EMPLOYMENT funding in order to work. It is important to check the comments section when searching for job listings if you are not eligible for Federal Work-Study funds, as there are a small portion of jobs limited to only FWSP eligible students.
The Federal Work-Study Program (FWSP) is a federally funded program and was established by Congress through the Higher Education Act of 1965 to assist needy students earn money to meet educational costs. Participation in the program is determined by the student's financial need and is awarded as part of the financial aid package. Earnings are not applied directly to the tuition bill, but are used by the student to cover costs such as books, personal items, and transportation. FWSP funds may only be used on campus with on-campus employers or with approved off-campus community service employers.
Employment is an alternative form of funding for student who do not qualify for work-study funds, usually for citizenship reasons. Regulation of the Employment program mirrors the FWSP in that a student must show a financial need to be eligible for such funding. Employment funds are not permissible for off-campus use.
Leave Term Work-Study (LTWS) Many students are interested in working for an on campus employer or at one of the participating local community service agencies during a leave term. There are many opportunities to gain valuable experience while utilizing leave term FWS eligibility. However, there are financial implications, which should be considered before making a final decision. Leave Term Work-Study funds are available to qualifying students. Students must apply for these funds through the Student Employment Office; they are not automatically included in your financial aid award. You can obtain Leave Term Work-Study Request Forms here or in SEO.
Non Work-Study: All students are encouraged to work as a part of connecting to Dartmouth regardless of their work-study eligibility. SEO believes in servicing all students and are highly encourage to work as a means of connecting with the Dartmouth community. There are some positions which are limited to FWS eligible students only. These positions begin with the letter "C." To determine if you are FWSP or EMPLOYMENT eligible, please see your financial aid award letter or consult with the Financial Aid Office. Your award letter will indicate maximum work-study/ employment earnings for the academic year. Students who feel that they may work beyond their allotted eligibility should consult with the Financial Aid Office to determine if they are eligible for more FWSP or EMPLOYMENT funding.
Employers will be given a Jobnet number for each position in the department. This Jobnet number is to be written on every student timesheet. Without this number, it will not be guaranteed that the student will be paid through the appropriate funds.
