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Federal Work-Study - FAQ
Federal Work-Study - FAQ
For Students:
What is Federal Work-Study (FWS)?
- Federal Work-Study (FWS) is a financial award that allows a student with demonstrated need to earn a portion of his/her educational expenses by working in a position on or off-campus.
- How do I find out if I am qualified for Federal Work-Study?
- Students may inquire with the Office of Financial Aid for eligibility. Call 914-323-5357 or FinancialAid@mville.edu.
- What is Off-Campus Federal Work-Study?
- How do I apply for On-/Off-Campus Federal Work-Study Jobs?
- Students may visit Handshake to search for potential work sites. Students may also inquire at individual campus departments about available positions. Click here for a Campus Job Search tutorial.
- If I qualify for Federal Work-Study am I guaranteed a job?
- How many hours a week can I work?
- What is the pay rate for student jobs?
- Can I work on campus if I do not qualify for Federal Work-Study?
- Who can I talk to if I have additional questions about FWS and campus employment?
- Manching Tom, Assistant Director of Student Employment, Manching.Tom@mville.edu
For Supervisors:
- Who is eligible for student employment?
- Any undergraduate student at Manhattanville College who is enrolled at least half-time and is eligible to work in the United States is eligible for on-campus student employment.
- How many hours are students permitted to work?
- Students may work up to a maximum of 20 hours per week total from all campus jobs when classes are in session and up to 29 hours per week during academic breaks and the summer. Actual hours are determined based on the hiring department’s needs/budget and the student’s availability.
- Can a student have more than one job?
- Yes. However, students may not exceed the work hour allowances listed above.
- I already know who I want to hire, do I need to post the position?
- Yes, all student hires must be processed through mville.joinhandshake.com. In cases where a student has already been hired for a position opening that has not yet been posted, the posting process on Handshake is still required prior to the new hire’s paperwork submission.
- I’ve hired a student, what are the next steps?
- Before students can begin working, they are required to complete the federally mandated I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification form and payroll forms (Form W-4 Form, IT-2104 Form, and the optional Direct Deposit Authorization Form). Direct your student to the Center for Career Development, Reid Hall, G1 to complete these forms. DO NOT allow the student to start working until you receive the ‘Hire’ confirmation email from careers@mville.edu.
- Who do I contact for assistance with Handshake?
- Contact Career Development’s main office at 914-323-5484 or careers@mville.edu.
- My student missed the Self-Service Time submission deadline, what do I do?
- Contact the Center for Career Development for a timesheet. 914-323-5484 | careers@mville.edu | Reid Hall
- A mistake was made on a previous Self-Service time submission, how do I correct it?
- Contact the Payroll Office for instructions. Do not record work hours from a previous pay period on Self-Service. 914-323-7171 | Ellen.Wilder@mville.edu
- Can I hire a student who has graduated?
- Students who have graduated are not eligible for student employment positions. Departments may submit requests to hire graduated students via a temporary, staff assignment through the Office of Human Resources if such a budget line is available in the department. Please contact Jennifer Messina at 914-323-7202 or Jennifer.Messina@mville.edu