Federal Work Study
This campus-based Federal Work Study program is authorized under Title IV of the Higher Education Act. It provides funds for summer and part-time employment for students who demonstrate financial need.
You may view the list of available jobs.
https://www.wvsom.edu/OMS/work-study
Amount
$11.50 per hour: maximum number of hours per week is 37.5 during the summer and 15 hours during the academic year.
Eligibility
Student's who particpate in the Federal Work Study program must:
- complete and submit a FAFSA Need Analysis Report.
- have unmet need after deducting the expected student contribution from the budget.
- make satisfactory academic progress as defined by WVSOM.
- be a citizen, permanent resident, or non-citizen recognized by the government as being in the U.S. for other than temporary purposes.
- be registered with the Selective Service Agency if you are required to be registered.
Repayment
Student's participating in the Federal Work Study program are not required to repay funds received.