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FWS Frequently Asked Questions


 

1. Can I have two work-study jobs at the same time?

2. How many hours can I work per week?

3. Can I change work-study jobs?

4. Is work-study money taxable?

5. Can my fall/spring work-study award be used in the summer?

6. What happens when I reach my award maximum?


 

1. Can I have two work-study jobs at the same time?
Yes, at WU, you can have more than one work-study job. You can even have a work-study job and a non work-study job which can either be on or off campus. (Return to top)

2. How many hours can I work per week?
Twenty (20) hours per week is the maximum recommended for academic reasons as well as tax reasons. If you work 20 or more hours per week (among all your campus jobs) FICA (Social Security) will be deducted from your wages. (Return to top)

3. Can I change work-study jobs?
Yes, you can. At any point during the academic year, you can change jobs. Just be sure to give your supervisor at least two weeks notice. You can view open jobs here, or you can stop by SFS to take a look at current job openings.

4. Is work-study money taxable?
Federal Work-Study earnings are taxable income. However, if taxes are withheld from your paycheck, you may be eligible for a refund. Once you file a tax return with the Internal Revenue Service, you'll find out if your total annual earnings from all jobs you've held throughout the year, and your refund amount will be determined.(Return to top)

5. Can my fall/spring work-study award be used in the summer?
No, the Federal Work-Study program is not offered during the summer. And, if you have unused eligibility from the fall and spring semesters, you are not able to carry over your eligibility into the summer semester. You must use your FWS eligibility during the fall and spring semesters only. (Return to top)

6. What happens when I reach my award maximum?
Your department should notify you when you reach your award maximum, but you can also check your earnings balance with Student Financial Services as well. The department has the option of either continuing your assignment and paying you 100% from their departmental budget or ending your assignment altogether. Most departments will make every attempt to keep you working with them provided that you are a good employee and they have the budget funds to pay you. (Return to top)


 

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