• FINANCIAL AID

• • Application Process 2009/2010
  • Financial Aid Information
  • Cost of Attendance
  • Enrollment Status / Minimum Hours
  • Eligibility
  • Financial Aid Checklist
  • Financial Aid Award
  • Loan Orientation Counseling & Exit
  • Policy:
  •     Appeal Process
  •     Satisfactory Academic     Progress
  •     Withdrawal and Refunds
  • Study Abroad
  • Tuition

SCHOLARSHIPS

• • Applications & Deadlines
  • Applying for Scholarships
  • Eligibility
  • Policy:
  •     Deferments
  • Scholarships:
  •     College & Departmental
  •     Freshman
  •     Need
  •     Private
  •     Transfer
  •     Tuition Waivers

WORKING THROUGH COLLEGE

• • Federal Work Study
  • Student Employment
  • U of U Employment

OTHER

• • UHEAA
  • Fast Web

STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR WORK STUDY STUDENTS

STEP 1:  Obtain a Federal Work-Study Award
Work-study is need-based financial aid. You must first apply for a work-study award by applying for financial aid.  You must also meet and maintain eligibility requirements.

STEP 2:  Understand Your Award
Once you have received an award make sure you understand how a work-study award is administered.  Read and understand the Work-Study Information and Policy.

STEP 3:  Find a Work-Study Job
It is the student’s responsibility to obtain his/her own employment.  You must be issued a Job Referral Notice (JRN) by September 30 for Fall semester, or February 15 for Spring semester.

STEP 4:  Once a JRN Has Been Issued, Begin Working
Your potential employing department must request the JRN from the FWS Coordinator.  You will receive notification by email when the JRN has been issued.  You must begin working within the first 30 days of the JRN authorization period. 

STEP 5:  Verify your Work-Study Status
It is the student’s responsibility to verify his/her status as a work-study employee.  After you receive your first paycheck, contact the FWS Coordinator to verify your status.  Your award will be cancelled if the wages you receive are not properly documented as work-study wages. 

STEP 6:  Follow the FWS Employment Policies and Regulations
Your award may be cancelled for failure to follow the FWS employment policies.  It is the student’s responsibility to retain his/her own award by understanding and following ALL policies.  Common problem areas that may cause cancellation of the award are: not having a valid JRN, not beginning to work, not verifying your work-study status, not receiving a regular paycheck, and not maintaining SAT standards.

STEP 7:  Monitor Your Financial Aid File and UMail Regularly
All notifications regarding your FWS employment will be sent to your UMail account.  Your work-study status is subject to change at any time.  It is important that you check your financial aid file regularly.  An email should be sent to you each time there is a change to your file.  Also, pay particular attention to email notifications that are specific to your work-study status.  Be proactive.  Contact the FWS Coordinator regarding any questions or concerns you may have.

FWS Coordinator

Email address: faws@sa.utah.edu
Office phone: (801) 581-6581