Federal Work Study

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Federal Work-Study (FWS) is a need-based federal student aid program that gives you the opportunity to earn money through part-time employment. FWS is available during the Fall and Spring semesters to students who meet eligibility requirements.

Eligibility for Federal Work-Study

To be eligible for a FWS offer, students must:

  • File the FAFSA by the March 2 Priority Filing deadline. (Note: FAFSA is available each year beginning October 1)
  • Have a Student Aid Index (SAI) from FAFSA at or below 1000. 
  • Demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid Office.
  • Submit all requested financial aid documentation from your To-Do List, if applicable.
  • Accept your FWS Offer on BroncoDirect.
  • Be enrolled at least half-time 
  • Meet Cal Poly Pomona's Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements

If you are eligible for FWS, you will see the amount included in your financial aid offer according to your academic level:

FWS Amount According to Academic Level
Academic Level Federal Work-Study Amount
Freshman up to $3,500/yr
Sophomore up to $4,500/yr
Junior, Senior, Credential, Graduate up to $5,500/yr

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Information for Students

Students can enjoy flexible hours and valuable experience through an FWS position. Find out more about the experience from accepting your offer, to applying for jobs, to getting paid!

On-Campus Employers

Departments can employ Cal Poly Pomona students for a quarter of the cost with the FWS subsidy! As an on-campus employer, you have access to a talented pool of job applicants that bring with them diverse personal, academic and career interests that can meaningfully contribute to meeting your department's needs.

Off-Campus Employers

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