The Federal Work Study (FWS)/Community Service Program
The FWS/Community Service Program is an opportunity for students to earn their financial aid award while working at a community non-profit organization or in the local schools. The goal of the program is to give students a meaningful learning experience while providing much needed help for the agencies. Our hope is that students will also serve as a link between the organization and the campus, raising awareness of community needs and encouraging participation from other students and campus groups.

• Students must make a commitment to being reliable and responsible at their site.
• Students typically work 5-10 hours a week depending on their Federal Work-Study award, but may not work beyond the eligibility stated on the approval form.
• Students may participate for one semester or for the entire school year although preference will be given to full year participants. Summer employment is not allowed.
• Students will be responsible for transportation to and from the community site.
• Students may participate more than one year at the same or a different site, but must re-apply each year.
• Students must submit time sheets signed by their site supervisor by the 1st day and 16th day of each month to the Office of Student Financial Aid. Late timesheets will be paid the following pay period. In addition, if the student continuously turns in late timesheets, he/she may be subject to removal from the Federal Work-Study/Community Service Program.
• In addition to the paper timesheet, hours must be entered in Grinnell College's e-Time system.

Steps to apply:
1. Be certain that you have enough work-study eligibility to serve at least one semester at a site. If you are unsure, please call Financial Aid at X3250 or email Pam Sittig sittig@grinnell.edu to determine your eligibility.
2. Read through the Employment Opportunities provided by the Community Service Federal Work-Study Coordinator, Deanna Shorb, Dean of Religious Life, 1233 Park Street.
3. Contact the work-study site director to introduce yourself, express an interest in the position, and inquire about the possible scheduling of an interview if it seems like a good fit for you and the organization/institution.
4. Interview/secure job.
5. When hired, meet with Pam Sittig in the Office of Student Financial Aid to receive instruction on timekeeping and to have your Approval Form signed.
6. Have the site sign the Approval Form, make a copy for their records, and return the original to the Office of Student Financial Aid.
7. Begin working.

Note:
If you would like to have a copy of a job description, please ask Cheryl Fleener-Seymour, or student office personnel to assist you.

For more information contact:

Deanna Shorb
1233 Park Street (641) 269-4981
shorb@grinnell.edu