Quoting Post Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic Does Federal Work Study (FWS) even do anything? Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] Quote: from [m]sakurashina[/m] at 9:28 pm on July 28, 2008[quote]I have no clue what the point is, since I don't make much and am exempt from taxes.[/quote] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post sakurashina Posted at 11:30 pm on July 27, 2008 I know that Federal Work Study (FWS) helps you find a job and the government pays for part of your wages to encourage employers to hire you. The thing is, I already have an on-campus job. Will FWS do anything for me except for having the government pay for part of my wages? It's not a loan. It's not a grant. Is it even worth it?

Replies jennay Posted at 12:35 pm on July 29, 2008 The government pays for a portion of your wages (usually like half or 3/4), so an employer would obviously be better off and more willing to hire you. sakurashina Posted at 9:28 pm on July 28, 2008 I have no clue what the point is, since I don't make much and am exempt from taxes. branflakes Posted at 12:35 pm on July 28, 2008 but what's the advantage? why not just work on your own and put that money towards your tuition? does the government not take out taxes or something? dreamweaver Posted at 11:34 pm on July 27, 2008 Basically, all it does is help your tuition costs. They give you a job (if you already have it, they may just use that one instead of issuing you another one) and tell you to work so many hours a week. When I did it, I only had to work like 7 hours a week- 5 days. Something like that anyway... and then they took like $900 (however much it was) off your tuition. You can work more than the 7 hours at the place you're working, BUT you get it for yourself, it doesn't get taken off your tuition. All 4 previous replies displayed.