Federal Work Study

CCPS Experiential Learning

Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program

The Federal Work Study program is designed to help eligible students finance the cost of postsecondary education. Eligible students may apply for on-campus jobs or jobs with our community service partners. FWS is a great way for students to gain experience as well as support departments and the community. 

FWS Calendar - AY2425 

For Students 

Students who have been awarded Federal Work-Study for AY24-25 must complete the Federal Work-Study Modules in Canvas (available approximately August 30th). Only students who have been awarded FWS from the Office of Financial Aid will have access to the FWS modules in Canvas. 

All interested students should:

  1. Check Financial Aid award in BisonHub.
  2. Accept FWS Award in BisonHub (if not already completed). 
  3. Complete Canvas modules to learn about policies and procedures such as how to apply for jobs and get hired (available approximately August 30th)

Students should visit this link to learn about eligibility or join the waitlist.

Questions about eligibility should be directed to finaid@howard.edu.

Questions about job placement should be directed to fws.jobs@howard.edu.

For Supervisors

Interested Supervisors must complete the live Supervisor Orientation via Zoom (approx 1 hour). After completing the live orientation, supervisors must agree to the terms and conditions to become eligible to participate. Most all full-time Howard University staff and faculty are eligible to receive FWS students.

Supervisor Orientation Dates:
  • Wednesday, August 21, 2024, 1:00-2:00pm
  • Thursday, August 22, 2024, 4:00-5:00pm
  • Friday, August 23, 2024, 1:00-2:00pm
  • Thursday, August 29, 2024, 2:30-3:30pm
  • Wednesday, September 4, 2024, 1:00-2:00pm 
  • Thursday, September 12, 2024, 3:00-4:00pm

Additional dates are added periodically. Please check back regularly for upcoming registration links or additional training dates.

September 5th FWS Recruitment Fair Registration Link. Space is limited to the first 30 registrants. 

General Interest Form for Prospective Supervisors

For Community Service Partners 

  1. Howard University accepts a limited number of Community Service Partners who serve the local communities in which we operate. 
  2. Interested Community Service Partners should complete the orientation first to learn about the FWS program. Thereafter, interested Community Service Partners should reach out to fws.jobs@howard.edu to inquire about becoming an eligible partner.