NEW FWS PARTICIPANTS

After you are offered an FWS position, you must complete the required HR New Hire Forms and onboarding process before you can begin working.

• HR will contact you by email with instructions for completing your forms and I-9 requirements.
• You cannot begin working, access timesheets, or receive payment until your required forms have been completed and accepted by HR.
• Once HR confirms that your onboarding is complete, the FWS Office will finalize your hire.
• You will then receive an Official Hire Email from the FWS Office confirming your approved start date.

CONTINUING FWS STUDENTS

If you worked in the FWS Program during the previous academic year, you do not need to complete new HR onboarding forms.

You must still apply for and be offered a position and receive your Official Hire Email before beginning work.

Remember:

• Do not begin working until you have received your Official Hire Email from the FWS Office.
• FWS students are not paid for hours they would have worked when the college is closed due to a weather emergency. If a weather emergency closure occurs, please refer to the instructions provided in the email announcement from the FWS Office.

FWS Employment Information

• FWS awards are per term and non-transferable.
• FWS students may work a maximum of 15 hours per week and 30 hours per pay period.
• Students cannot work during scheduled class times.
• Students are paid only for hours actually worked.
• Unused hours cannot be made up or carried over from previous weeks or semesters.
• All FWS employment for 2026–2027 is in person.

 Timesheets & Pay

Timesheets

• FWS timesheets are submitted electronically.
• Submit your timesheet to your supervisor by the posted due date.
• Late timesheets may delay payment.
• You may only report hours you actually worked.

Pay

• FWS students are paid $17.00 per hour.
• Payroll is issued on the 16th and last day of each month.
• We recommend signing up for Direct Deposit. Otherwise, checks are mailed to the address on file.