Cornell Work-Study vs. Federal Work-Study
Cornell Work-Study | Federal Work-Study |
|---|---|
| Students may be offered Cornell Work Study in their financial aid package | Federally funded and University funded financial aid program |
| Offered to students as part of their financial aid package in addition to, or as a replacement of, FWS | Cornell Employers pay 50% of the student’s hourly wage |
| Not supported by federal funds | Students can use FWS to participate in the Community Work-Study Program |
| Cornell Employers pay 100% of the student employee’s hourly wage | The student employee’s take home pay is the same, regardless of the type of funding they have |
| The student employee’s take home pay is the same, regardless of the type of funding |
Federal Work-Study
Federal Work-Study (FWS) is a financial aid program administered by Cornell University. FWS is funded by both the University and federal campus-based programs allocations. Eligibility is determined by an individual student’s financial situation and their eligibility for federal financial aid. Some Cornell Employers prefer to hire students with FWS funding because FWS pays 50% of the student’s wage – giving the student an edge in a competitive job market.