Federal Work Study

Federal work study is one way to help you meet your financial obligations while attending college. It also provides solid work experience to help enhance your resume. You must complete the following steps to apply for work study at ASU-Beebe.

1. You must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

2. You must meet the ASU-Beebe Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy.

3. And you must read, sign, and adhere to the ASU-Beebe Federal Work Study Assignment (to be completed during hiring process).

The following departments have available positions for
Spring 2013:

Department	Positions Allotted Spring 2013	Supervisor	Location	Phone Number

LRAFB	*1 position @ 15 hrs/wk*	Nancy Sheflette	Airbase Education Center	(501) 882-4581
Cafeteria	*2 position @ 15 hrs/wk*	Vickie High or Tim Brenner	Student Center	(501) 882-4491
Student Life	*1 position @ 15 hrs/wk*	Vicki High	Student Center	(501) 882-4491

Updated January 31, 2013

YOU MUST HAVE A CURRENT FAFSA ON FILE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR WORK STUDY

Steps to determine eligibility:

1. Verify with Financial Aid that you qualify
2. Visit with above department(s) you are interested in working for
3. If department wishes to hire you, they must send an email to Lakita Watson to generate a job contract
4. Job contract will be sent to supervisor for completion by student and supervisor
5. Lakita will send completed job contract to Human Resources (HR)
6. Human Resources will review job contract and will determine if student must do any required orientation
7. If any orientation is required, HR will contact student to come in for orientation
8. Once orientation is complete, HR will send release to begin work to the supervisor

Do NOT begin working without release from Human Resources

Federal Work Study FAQs:

Q. How do I apply for federal work-study?
A. The Federal Work Study program is for students with financial need. Students must have the Free Application for Federal Student Aid on file with the Office of Financial Aid. Once the application has been processed, the student must contact ASU-Beebe Financial Aid, (501-882-8845) to determine eligibility status.

Q. How do I find a work-study position?
A. A list of departments allotted federal work study positions is maintained by ASU-Beebe Financial Aid. Once you have determined you are eligible, you may view open positions on the Financial Aid bulletin board or via our web site.

Q. How do I get hired?
A. You must visit with departments that have openings and must be requested for hire by that department.

Q. How many hours per week can I work?
A. Based upon a student's eligibility, a student may be able to work from 5 hours (minimum) to 20 hours (maximum) per week. This also depends upon the work study positions available. Students must maintain a minimum of 3 hours during summer and 6 hours enrollment during the Fall/Spring semester.

Q. How will I be paid?
A. A student is paid for the hours worked on the 15^th of each month and the last day of each month.

Federal Work Study: Information for you

Federal Work Study funds are earned.

Your funds are paid with the regular payroll based on the number of hours you and your supervisor certify that you worked during the pay period (remember that you cannot work over the number of hours for which you are eligible). To receive your Federal Work Study funds you must work. Work Study is just like any other job, you must perform the duties assigned you in order to earn your pay.

Federal Work Study positions are not guaranteed.

There may be more students eligible for Federal Work Study positions than there are positions available. Financial Aid will make every effort to assist a student in locating a position but the final decision is made by the individual supervisors.

It may be helpful to talk to your teachers and advisor.

Teachers and advisors might be interested in hiring you for a position in their department (if the department has been approved for a position through the Federal Work Study program).

What happens if I am hired by a department?

A FWS Assignment is sent to the department supervisor to be completed by the student and the supervisor and it must be returned to the Financial Aid Office. It will then be sent to the Human Resources Office to determine required paperwork and orientation for employment.

What if this is my first job with ASU-Beebe?

Once you have completed your FWS Assignment form with your hired department, you will need to contact the Human Resources Office to set up a time to do paperwork and orientation prior to beginning your position.
Currently the hours for work study students is Monday-Wednesdays-Fridays from 3-5pm. Upon completion of this process with Human Resources, a notice will be sent to your FWS supervisor that you have been cleared to go to work. You should not begin work until your supervisor has received clearance from HR.