• The Federal Work-Study Program (FWS) subsidizes part-time employment opportunities for students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help cover their expenses while studying at a participating college or university. The money earned through FWS is paid directly to you as wages from part-time work in an approved FWS position. It is not applied directly to your balance.

    • To apply for an FWS award, you must file the FAFSA by the priority deadline of March 1.
    • If you receive an FWS award, you must secure an FWS position before the fall deadline. If you do not obtain a position by the deadline, your award will be canceled. The deadline for obtaining an FWS position is typically the third week of October each year.
    • You can search for on-campus FWS jobs for the upcoming school year at careers.newschool.edu beginning in July.
    • While most Federal Work-Study positions are on-campus, you may also work at one of our off-campus partner organizations. For a list of our partner organizations, please see Federal Work-Study Off-Campus Employers.
    • If you would like to work at an off-campus site that is not listed as a partner organization, or if you have questions about your FWS position, please contact [email protected] for more information.

  • Contact Us

    Office of Financial Aid
    72 Fifth Avenue, 2nd floor
    New York, NY 10011
    212.229.8930
    [email protected]

    Virtual Office Hours (Zoom)
    Monday–Thursday, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

    In-Person Office Hours
    Tuesday–Thursday, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

    To schedule time with a staff member, visit QLess or text "The New School NY" to 646.328.6322. 

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