The Federal Work Study Community Service Program (FWSCS) encourages students who are awarded work study funds to work for the community. Community services are provided through jobs with local nonprofit, governmental, and community-based organizations and are designed to improve the quality of life for community residents, particularly low-income individuals, or to solve particular problems related to their needs.
These services include such fields as health care, child care, literacy training, education (including tutorial services), welfare, social services, transportation, housing and neighborhood improvement, public safety, crime prevention and control, recreation, rural development, community improvement, emergency preparedness and response, support services for students with disabilities, and activities in which an FWS student serves as a mentor for such purposes as tutoring, supporting educational and recreational activities, and counseling, including career counseling.
What are the benefits of taking a Community Service Work Study position?
- You can help improve the quality of life of members of your community.
- You can earn your Federal Work Study funds.
- You will gain solid work experience.
- You will acquire professional contacts and networking opportunities in your community and school.
- You can make a difference!
What do I need to know about Community Service Work Study?
- Students must submit the FAFSA and qualify for Federal Work Study annually.
- The standard Community Service award is $800 per semester or $1600 per year.
- Students work between 4 – 10 hours per week.
- Students are paid monthly by Millsaps according to the payroll schedule established by the Student Employment Office.
- Students will be required to complete the following forms before beginning work:
These documents must be supplied in person, with acceptable ID’s, to the Millsaps Student Employment Office.
How do I apply for a Community Service Work Study position?
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) annually, answering yes to the question asking if you are interested in being considered for work-study.
- Check Major Portal to see if your current Financial Aid Award Letter includes Federal Work Study.
- Submit a job application through the Center for Career Education.
- Notify the Office of Financial Aid at financialaid@millsaps.edu or 601.974.1220 that you are applying for a position.
- Complete additional documentation as requested by the Millsaps Office of Financial Aid and the Work Site.
