Federal Work Study
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FWS is a type of Federal financial aid awarded to undergraduate and graduate students. It allows students to earn the award through employment in a part time job. Income generated through FWS employment will not be assessed as income on future financial aid application requests. Students are encouraged to participate in FWS employment to earn income and gain valuable work experience.
FWS students may earn their award in a student employment position with the University of Hawaii and non-profit community service agencies. Opportunities also exist through the FWS America Reads Program, a literacy tutoring initiative administered by the Center for Career Development and Student Employment (CDSE).

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