Federal Work-Study (FWS) is a need based self-help award. If you have been awarded FWS, your FWS award is the total that you can earn during the academic year through Federal Work-Study funds. Student who are awarded Federal Work-Study are eligible to use their award to work off-campus for one of our Federal Community Service Employers. There is no separate application for FWS or Community Service, but you must check with your department for eligibility information. Funds awarded are paid bi-weekly and DO NOT post to your student account.