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FEDERAL WORK STUDY (FWS)
Date
Application
Received
APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT
Shelton State Community College
The Federal Work Study (FWS) Program provides part-time employment while attending the College.
In order to be eligible for FWS, the student must have financial need remaining after aid and
scholarships have been applied. To determine need, the student must apply for financial aid using
the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Work skills and experience are also given
consideration in selecting applicants for the limited positions.
Position
Information
TODAY’S DATE:
Semester
Please select the type of position(s) for which you are interested.
begin
( ) Clerical
( ) Maintenance
( ) America Reads Elementary
working:
School Tutor
( ) Fall
____Year
( ) Spring ____Year
( ) Summer ____Year
Please list college areas of Interest.
Personal
Information
Last Name
First Name
Address
Home Phone
Middle Initial
City
Work Phone
Contact Information
Cell Phone
State
SSN/Student Number
Zip
Date of Birth
Email Address
Yes
No
Miscellaneous
Information
Are you currently receiving other financial aid (i.e., WIA, Scholarship)? This can decrease your
unmet need and cause you to be ineligible for FWS (check one).
Do you receive Veterans Education Benefits through the G.I. Bill, National Guard/ Reserves, or
the Survivors’ and Dependents’ Education Assistance Program (check one)?
Are you on financial aid warning or suspension (check one)?
Students on financial aid warning or suspension are not eligible to receive FWS funds.
What is your current program of study at the College?
Employment
History
Are you currently employed? Yes______
No_______
If yes, indicate employer information below.
Employer
Address
Dates of Employment
Telephone Number
Reason for Leaving
Skills, Awards,
Certificates, or
Professional
Activities
Job Duties
Please read and sign the back page. If the back page is not signed, your application will not be considered
for FWS.
Federal Work Study (FWS) students are paid on a monthly basis at a rate of $7.50 per hour on campus and a
variable rate for off-campus reading programs and tutoring positions. Students who are awarded FWS are required
to complete tax paperwork. Work study students are not allowed to work more than the approved hours per week
and cannot work during scheduled class time. If you apply and are approved, you must take into consideration your
transportation, class schedule, and other obligations to determine if you can accept this job.
Completing a FWS application does not guarantee that you will receive a job. Applications are maintained on file for
the academic year in which you apply. Each approved department for FWS students may review the applications at
any time and will contact you for an interview.
The student must meet the following eligibility requirements to be selected as a FWS student:
1. Must indicate financial need by completing the FASFA application, and
2. Student’s Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) code must be in good standing (see information listed
below).
SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP) REQUIREMENTS
Students seeking a long-term certificate and/or a degree must maintain the following grade point average
requirements:
 If the student has attempted 0-21 hours, a 1.5 GPA must be maintained.
 If the student has attempted 22-32 hours, a 1.75 GPA must be maintained.
 If the student has attempted 33 or more hours, a 2.0 GPA must be maintained.
Students seeking a long-term certificate and/or a degree must maintain the following completion rate
requirements:
 If the student has attempted 0-21 hours, a 58% completion rate must be maintained.
 If the student has attempted 22-32 hours, a 62% completion rate must be maintained.
 If the student has attempted 33 or more hours, a 67% completion rate must be maintained.
Students seeking a short-term certificate must maintain the following grade point average requirements:
 If the student has attempted 12 or more hours, they must maintain a 1.5 GPA.
 If the student has attempted 24 hours, they must maintain a 2.0 GPA.
Students seeking a short-term certificate must maintain the following completion rate requirements:
 If the student has attempted 12 or more hours, a 58% completion rate must be maintained.
 If the student has attempted 24 hours, a 67% completion rate must be maintained.
Students are only allowed 150% of the programs’ length to complete their degree or certificate.
Example: General Studies is 65 credits. The student is allowed 150% or 97.5 attempted credits to complete
the program successfully. If the student does not complete your program in the allotted time frame, aid will
be suspended.
My signature below indicates that I understand the above information.
___________________________________________________
Applicant Signature
________________________________
Date
Shelton State Community College
Attention: Enrollment Services
9500 Old Greensboro Road
Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35405
205.391.2218
It is the policy of the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education, including all postsecondary institutions under the control of the
Alabama State Board of Education, that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, sex, religion, creed, national origin, or age,
be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.
(Each institution will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.)
For Financial Aid Use Only:
Unmet Need:_____________
EFC Number:____________
SAP Status:______________