United States - Apply for Federal WorkStudy

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. The application form is available in the nearest school’s financial aid office. Here is the link to contact the office for more information about Federal student aid Contact link
2. Applicant can also download the form from the following link
3. The applicant should make sure to carry all the documents that are mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page (Both photocopies and originals).
4. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the form and attach the photocopies of the documents that are needed along with the application form before submitting.
5. There is no fee required for this application.
6. Concerned authorities will look into the application form and submitted documents before providing approval.
7. Approval will be provided within 5-7 business days at the respective college where the applicant applied.
8. If the approval has not been given within 5-7 business days, the applicant can visit the office to know the status of their application.

Apply Online

1. Application is available in the following Link
2. If the applicant is a student click on “I am a student and want to access the FAFSA form”.
3. If the applicant is a parent click on “I am parent filling out a FAFSA form a student”.
4. If the applicant is helping a student’s click on “I am preparer helping a student fill out his or her FAFSA form”.
5. If the applicant is an existing user, they can log in directly using their “FSA ID Username, Email, or Mobile Phone” and “Password”.
6. If the applicant is a new user, they have to register first by clicking on the “Create an FSA ID” option.
7. A pop-up will appear, select “Exit FAFSA Form”. A new window will appear here the applicant has to select “Get Started” for registration.
8. While registering, the applicant has to provide all necessary information in the application form and finally click on the “Submit” button.
9. Once the registration is successful, the applicant can log in with their “FSA ID Username, Email, or Mobile Phone” and “Password”.
10. After logging in, the applicant has to choose the service necessary for them.
11. The applicant must provide all information necessary for the application procedure online.
12. The applicant should make sure to upload digital copies of documents (whichever is necessary) along with the application form.
13. Necessary documents can be found under the “Required documents” section of this page.
14. Finally, the applicant has to click on the “Log in” button.
15. There is no requirement for this application.
16. After getting approval from concerned authorities, loan settlement will be provided within 5-7 business days.

Apply Through App

1. App is available in the following iphone link, Android link
2. If the applicant is an existing user, they can login directly using their “FSA ID Username, Email, or Mobile Phone” and “Password”.
3. If the applicant is a new user, they have to register first by clicking on the “Create an account” option.
4. A pop-up will appear select “Exit FAFSA Form”. A new window will appear here the applicant has to select “Get Started” for registration.
5. While registering, the applicant has to provide all necessary information in the application form and finally click on “Submit” button.
6. Once the registration is successful, applicant can login with their “FSA ID Username, Email, or Mobile Phone” and “Password”.
7. After logging in, the applicant has to choose the service necessary for them.
8. Applicant must provide all information necessary for the application procedure online.
9. Applicant should make sure to upload digital copies of documents (whichever is necessary) along with the application form.
10. Finally, the applicant has to click on the “Log in” button.
11. The fee for this procedure can be paid online. For more details: Link
12. After getting approval from concerned authorities, loan amount will be provided within 5-7 business days.

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Required Documents

The lists of documents that are necessary for application process are:

• Application form: Link
• Certificate that includes School Name
• Certificate that includes Personal Information
• Certificate that includes Employer's Information
• Social Security number (The applicant’s and their parents)
• Driver’s license number
• Alien Registration number (if not a U.S Citizen)
• OPEID Number

Office Locations & Contacts

Location: Alabama

Address:
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
(205) 348-6010
Contact link

Eligibility

• Individuals, Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) are eligible to apply.
• Vocational students enrolled or accepted for enrolment in participating schools are eligible to apply.
• Undergraduate Students
• Graduate Students
• Professional degree students
• The applicant should be under the age of 24 or enrolled in college part-time at the time of your parent's or guardian's death.

Fees

• The fee for this procedure can be paid online. For more details: Link

Validity

• Federal Work study has ten years Validity Period.

Documents to Use

• Application form link

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The processing time for this procedure is 5-7 business days.

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Instructions

• Students must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)as part of the application process for FWS assistance.

Required Information

The information needed to be filled in the application form are listed below:

• First Name
• Middle Initial
• Last Name
• Date of Birth
• Social Security Number
• Phone Number
• State of Legal Residence
• Email address
• Home address
• Status of US Citizen
• High school completion status
• College degree information
• College grade information
• Work-study information
• Gender
• Driver license number
• Foster youth information (if any)
• Parent’s High school information
• Possession or sale of illegal drugs information
• Marital status
• Household size information
• Income tax information

Need for the Document

• The FWS Program provides funds for part-time work to assist low-income students in paying for their postsecondary education.
• FWS funding are available to students at about 3,400 postsecondary institutions.
• The federal minimum wage must be met on an hourly basis.

Information which might help

• Students may work for the university, a federal, state, or local government agency, a private nonprofit organisation, or a private for-profit company.
• Students working in community service jobs, such as reading tutors for preschool or elementary school children, mathematics tutors for students in elementary school through ninth grade, literacy tutors in a family literacy project performing family literacy activities, or emergency preparedness and response, must receive at least 7% of their Work-Study allocation.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

• Federal Student Application also uses in:
  • Federal Pell Grant
  • TEACH Grants
  • Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants
  • Federal Work-Study (FWS)

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