Federal Work Study
All Federal Work-Study (FWS) students at Cape Fear Community College must meet with the supervisor for an interview and to schedule work hours. Students will receive a packet from the Financial Aid Office to be completed and returned before they will be allowed to work. FWS students must sign a Confidentiality Statement in the Financial Aid Office before beginning work as well.
FWS students will generally perform jobs on the campuses of Cape Fear Community College, and always while under the supervision of a supervisor. FWS students do not replace regular employees of the College, and are not responsible for the operation of the office they are assigned to work. FWS students are not allowed to be responsible for opening and/or closing any offices on campus. Supervisors are not to ask FWS students to receive permission from their instructors to be excused from scheduled classes in order to work. FWS students must not have access to the College's computer system without proper written documentation from the Director of Computer Services.
FWS students should schedule work hours around class times with the supervisor at the beginning of each semester. Students may not work during scheduled class hours. The supervisor and student are to keep a daily log of hours worked.
FWS timesheets must be turned in on time! Timesheets can be picked up in the Financial Aid office. Time worked is not to be recorded in less than fifteen-minute increments on the timesheet. Timesheets are to be signed by the student and supervisor. The supervisor is responsible for completing the evaluation of the student’s work performance when the timesheet is signed and for turning the timesheet into the Financial Aid Office by 12 noon on the 15th day of each month. If timesheets are not returned by 12 noon on the due date, the paycheck may be delayed until the following month. FWS paychecks may be retrieved from the Business Office on the last working day of each month.
In order to remain employed, all FWS students must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress and follow the Student Code of Conduct while in class and at the workplace.
FWS students are required to dress in the manner for which they work. If the FWS position is in a professional office, (i.e. Financial Aid or Admissions Office) students are required to adhere to a professional dresscode.
If FWS students are sick or cannot report to work, they should contact the supervisor immediately. When possible, students should inform the supervisor at least a day before the day of absence.
If FWS students plan to withdraw from school or wish to terminate the work assignment, they should notify the Financial Aid Office and the supervisor immediately.
FWS Award Calculation
FWS awards are calculated based on need. The calculation is as follows: number of hours to be worked per week x hourly wage rate x number of weeks to work in the term. For example, 20 hours per week x $7 per hour x 16 weeks in Fall Semester = $2,240 FWS award.
The FWS award, as noted on the contract, cannot be exceeded. Once this amount has been earned, the work assignment will terminate for the year. Notices may be sent periodically to FWS students and supervisors concerning the balance left for the student to earn. FWS students are generally awarded 10 - 20 hour work weeks, with 20 hours being the maximum allowed.
FWS awards are usually made through the last day of class for Spring Semester. Students who are enrolled during summer term may be allowed to work during the summer months if FWS funds are still available. Depending on the availability of funds, FWS awards may be adjusted in order to prevent overspending.
Work Study Contact
Carol Campfield
910.362.7056
ccampfield@cfcc.edu