Federal Work-Study

The Federal Work-Study (FWS) program is a federal campus-based program designed to provide students an opportunity to:

• gain work experience for their resume.
• become better connected to the University.
• work an adjustable schedule around their class load, without leaving campus.
• earn money to help pay for their cost of education.
• earn money that will not affect their future financial aid eligibility.

As a federal campus-based program, annual FWS allocations are provided to individual universities in varying amounts, based on the school's enrollment data, and may be awarded to students at the school's discretion within the parameters of federal student aid eligibility guidelines. Therefore, FWS fund availability, award amounts, and eligibility requirements may vary from university to university. The annual award at CSUB is typically $3,200. Due to our limited allocation, priority awarding consideration will be given to undergraduate students who are considered "on-time" financial aid applicants with exceptional financial "need."

Learn more about Federal Work-Study requirements and eligibility.