Federal Work-Study Program (FWS): The Federal Work-Study program provides part-time jobs to students with financial need.  Students must make satisfactory academic progress and be enrolled at least half-time.  A student's eligibility also depends on financial need, other types of aid received, and the availability of work-study funds and positions at Georgia Perimeter College.

Students interested in participating in the Federal Work-Study Program must complete the Institutional Work-Study Application and submit it to the Office of Financial Aid.

Georgia Perimeter College staff requesting a Federal Work-Study student must complete the Federal Work-Study Employee Request Form   .

Eligibility

To be awarded Federal Work-Study, a student must:

• Demonstrate financial need based on the FAFSA for current year;

• Submit all required documents on time, including state issued photo identification and copy of social security card;
• Be accepted and enrolled at least half-time (6 or more semester hours);
• Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP);
• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; and,
• Clear a criminal history check.

Salary

Salary for FWS students is $8.00 per hour effective June 28, 2010.  Students cannot work more than 19 hours per week.