Financial Aid       

West Chester University

25 University Avenue, Suite #030
West Chester, PA 19383
Phone: (610) 436-2627
Fax: (610) 436-2574


Federal Work Study Student Employment Program

The purpose of the Federal Work Study Student Employment Program is to stimulate and promote the

part-time employment of students enrolled as degree-seeking undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, in need of earnings to assist in payment of their course of study AND to encourage those students to participate in community service activities that will benefit the Nation and engender in the students a sense of social responsibility and commitment to the community.

To apply for the Federal Work Study Student Employment Program complete and submit this application AND the 2013-2014 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as early as possible in compliance with the March 1st priority deadline. 

The FAFSA is used to determine your financial eligibility “NEED” for participation in the program. Please indicate your interest in work-study by your response to the work study question on your FAFSA. This Application is used to determine your job placement.  

West Chester University’s Federal Work Study Student Employment Program is a “Need based” federally funded program. Funds are limited and students must meet the federal regulations governing the program. All students will not be offered nor qualify for the Federal Work Study Student Employment Program.  

The value of your Federal Work Study (FWS) will appear, as an award, in your financial aid package.  You will receive notification from our office regarding your eligibility and you will also have access to this information on-line at MYWCU at www.wcupa.edu.  Students receive direct compensation, on a bi-weekly basis, for the hours worked. As such, awards will not appear as anticipated aid on the account summary/bill. All funds earned are part of your aid package and   are to be used for educational related expenses. 

New students will receive notification, in the spring, once “packaging” begins. If you have satisfied the admissions deposit requirement you will also have access to your financial aid package via myWCU @wcupa.edu.  

Currently enrolled students are encouraged to secure the signature of a representative of the department/agency in which they desire employment. “Packaging” will not occur until spring grades are posted and academic progress has been determined.

Contracts containing the details of the student’s assignment will be mailed to eligible students beginning in mid-June. Please check your WCU email and monitor your aid package via myWCU, for financial aid alerts on a regular basis.


FWS participants may only hold one job processed by the WCU Payroll Office. When this happens the student will be removed from the Federal Work Study Program. Since most additional offers are made through an application/selection process the student is aware of the potential for this to occur. Students are under no obligation to accept the Federal Work Study Student Employment offer.

Reporting to work - Students should report to work the first week of the session they are assigned to work, to avoid being reported as a NO SHOW. Supervisors should confirm the student's employment status BEFORE permitting the student to begin work. Only ACTIVE students are authorized to begin work.

         

 

Federal Work Study Student Employment Forms

The 2013-2014 WCU Federal Work Student Employment Application-

Students are encouraged to apply as early as possible. March 1st is the priority deadline. The wait list will be determined by the number of applications received, "need" of applicants and the date applications are received.

Summer 2013 - WCU Federal Work Study Student Employment Application- Available in the Aid Office in March. Positions will be based on the availability of funding. Placement will be determined by department needs.

Federal Work Study Student Employment Handbook

Student & Supervisor use. Also available in FAO.  

 

Confidentiality Statement - Departments that engage Federal Work Study Students in work that involves confidential and information, documents and materials are required to collect a confidential statement from each of their students. This document should be forwarded to the financial aid office.

Departmental Job Descriptions -

Provides information profiling the department. Provides a description and general guidelines for the duties and expectations of the position.

Federal Work Study Student Employment Contracts

Eligible students will receive a contract.and should return the contract, to the financial aid office by the stated deadline, to secure the offered position.

 

Child Clearance Forms

Off campus agencies require current child care/criminal background clearances.

For additional information please contact the Office of Service – Learning and Volunteer  Programs for a review of the agency requirements. The office is located in Killinger Hall- B19 (610) 436-3217.          

Request to Transfer Form -

May be initiated by either the student or the supervisor. Must contain both parties signatures. Transfers are not guaranteed and reassignment is based on on the vacancies available at the time of request.

 

Payroll Forms - Payroll Office 201 Carter Drive

Direct Deposit Form

1) Print form

2) Fill out the form completely

3) Write "void" on a personal check

4) Take the forma & the your voided check to the Human Resources/Payroll Office.

Payroll Forms - I-9 and W-4 forms 

Completed in person and processed by the payroll office BEFORE the student begins to work. The forms are provided by the Payroll Office. Students are required to present a copy of their social security card to confirm their social security number.

Employment Payroll Time Sheets & Payroll Schedule

Time sheets MUST be signed by the student and supervisor. Provided by the WCU Payroll Dept.

 
Non- Federal Work Study Student Employment Opportunities

Aramark Food Service

Aramark provides catering and all food service on West Chester University's campus. Contact 610.436.3130 for open positions.

Division of Student Affairs

There are paraprofessional job opportunities available through the Division of Student Affairs. These positions are not part of the Federal Work Study program.

Graduate Assistantships

 A limited number of graduate assistantships are available to qualified, full-time and part-time graduate students. Interested students should consult their department chairperson or graduate coordinator and the Office of Graduate Studies.

PA State Work-Study Program

Used to apply for the PA State Work Study Program. Open     to PA residents only. Applications available on-line only at www.pheaa.org

SSI, Student Services Inc

The Official Bookstore of WCU is an independent,

self-support, non-profit organization located on campus.        Direct inquires to the SSI Business Office at (610)436-2955

Twardowski Career Development Center - Career-Oriented Positions and Internships. 

The Twardowski Career Development Center accepts and post career-oriented positions and internships submitted by outside agencies and organizations. These positions are posted within Job Binders that are available to students and alumni.

To the maximum extent practicable, a school must provide FWS jobs that compliment and reinforce the recipient's educational program and or career goals." Use of computers, software of various types, phone skills, working with others, collecting information, preparing reports, verifying inventories, etc, are all work skills that complement and reinforce almost any educational program and career goals. FWS also encourages employment opportunities that "provide an environment for growth and stimulation." Some FWS students through a combination of education and familiarity with the work, and in the case of a FWS student who works with the same department for a number of years, which may enable the FWS student to increase the complexity of the tasks they can perform.