{"id":4354,"date":"2025-03-29T12:10:58","date_gmt":"2025-03-29T16:10:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bridgeport.edu\/news\/?p=4354"},"modified":"2025-03-29T12:10:58","modified_gmt":"2025-03-29T16:10:58","slug":"federal-work-study","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bridgeport.edu\/news\/federal-work-study\/","title":{"rendered":"Federal Work-Study 101: Earn While You Learn"},"content":{"rendered":"

Balancing school and finances can be challenging, but the Federal Work-Study (FWS) program<\/strong> helps students earn money while gaining valuable work experience. If you’re looking for a flexible way to offset college costs, here\u2019s what you need to know about work-study.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s important to note that work-study is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so applying early is crucial.<\/p>\n

What is Federal Work-Study?<\/h2>\n

The Federal Work-Study (FWS) program<\/strong> is a need-based financial aid program that provides part-time job opportunitie<\/strong>s to eligible students. These jobs allow students to earn money for college expenses while developing professional skills.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Who is eligible?<\/h2>\n