Financial Aid & Scholarship Department
Division of Student Affairs
Federal School Code: 001153

1. When can I start working as a work-study student?

1. Once I have been offered a job, I have accepted it, and I have signed in with the Human Resources office, but not before August 1st.
2. As soon as I have accepted a job offer.
3. Whenever I want.

2. What happens if I do not have my original social security card or U.S. Passport?

1. I will not be able to start working until I have it or proof from the Social Security Office.
2. I will get paid on the 15th of the month along with all other student workers.

3. What do I do if I am continuing in my same USU work-study job but I do not have a work-study award?

1. Go to the financial aid help desk to request it.
2. Go to the Work-Study Office to request it.
3. Ask my supervisor to write a memo addressed to the work-study coordinator. I then need to see the work-study coordinator during the work-study counseling hours.

4. What happens when my Work-Study award runs out?

1. I continue working.
2. My work-study job ends.
3. I may continue working if the department that I work for is willing to pay me under their Department Student Assistant Account.
4. b and c.

5. How much will I get paid?

1. I tell my supervisor the pay rate I want.
2. The pay rate depends upon the kind of job and how much experience I have.
3. All work-study students must start at the minimum pay wage set by the State of California.

6. How many hours can I work as a work-study student?

1. As many as I want.
2. I cannot work more than 20 hours per week while classes are in session, no more than 40 hours during academic breaks, and no hours in the summer.
3. Up to 40 hours per week.

7. Can I volunteer hours at my job as a work-study student?

1. Yes.
2. No, I must be paid for all hours I work as a work-study student.

8. What is the difference between a work-study job and any other student job on campus?

1. No difference.
2. Work-study jobs are paid by the hour.
3. Work-study students are paid once a month.

9. What is the benefit of having a work-study job?

1. Work-study jobs are more challenging.
2. When applying for Financial Aid for the next year, I will not have to count my work-study wages as income for Financial Aid purposes.
3. On-campus and eligible off-campus employers prefer to hire work-study students.
4. Work-Study jobs on campus are less challenging than work-study jobs off campus.
5. b and c.

10. When do USU work-study students get paid?

1. Every two weeks on Friday.
2. On the 1st of the month.
3. On the 15th of the month.

11. How do I get my paycheck?

1. My pay check will be mailed to me.
2. I receive my check from the designated Department staff.
3. I will get a phone call telling me when to pick it up from Room 101 in the Student Services Building.
4. Students pay checks are disbursed through the USU Cashier's Office.

12. How did I qualify for federal work-study?

1. My supervisor requested it for me.
2. I filled out a scholarship application and was awarded.
3. Everyone automatically qualifies for work-study.
4. I completed the FAFSA form by the priority deadline (March 2nd), checked the employment box, and met all other requirements.

13. An employer may terminate my FWS employment...

1. If my schedule is no longer compatible with the department's needs.
2. If I display unprofessional conduct such as repeated absences, reporting to work late, improper dress, or disrespectful behavior.
3. If I do not maintain the confidentiality requirement of the Department.
4. If my work is unsatisfactory.
5. All of the above.

14. Can I work at more than one job?

1. Yes, as long as between all jobs I do not exceed 20 hours per week.
2. No, only one job per person.
3. You may work as many as you want. It does not matter.

15. Do FWS student employees qualify for "fringe benefits" such as overtime pay, paid holidays, paid sick leave, vacation time, unemployment insurance, or permanent status?

1. Yes.
2. No.

16. Who is responsible for keeping track of work-study earnings and work-study balance?

1. My supervisor.
2. Me.
3. The Payroll Office.
4. a and b only.

17. What are the work-study walk-in counseling hours?

1. Monday through Friday 10am to 4pm.
2. Monday, Wednesday and Friday 1:30pm to 4:00pm, Tuesday and Thursday 10:00am to 12:00pm.
3. Tuesday and Thursday 10:00am to 4:00pm.

18. What do I do if I have a problem at work?

1. Talk to my Supervisor or his/her boss.
2. Talk to my parents about the problem.
3. Talk to my supervisor first, but if the problem is not resolved or if I feel that you can not talk to my supervisor, see the work-study coordinator, Josie Carbajal, during the work-study walk-in hours.