What Is Willy Like?

How Do I Apply for Federal Work Study?

Federal Work Study Checklist for Members of Team Willy 

If you have any broad questions about the process, be sure to ask your team lead Carl Prior. For more specific questions refer to the UVU (Utah Valley University) Financial Aid & Scholarships (801) 863-8888, Room BA-103 

The Financial Aid and Scholarships Office is available by walk-in and appointment the following days: 

Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 

Walk-Ins: Sign in on the iPads next to BA 103 

Appointments: Schedule a Telephone or Face-to-Face Appointment  

MAKE AN APPOINTMENT 

Eligibility 

• Complete the FAFSA. 

• Must be an undergraduate or graduate student – excludes Global Aviation and Distance Education students. 

• Must demonstrate financial need. 

• Enroll in at least 6 credits (for undergraduate) or 4.5 credits (for graduate) each semester FWS is used. 

• Must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards 

• Eligible to legally work in the United States. 

Award Amount 

• Award amounts vary. 

• Priority for FWS is given to students awarded and earned funding from FWS in the prior Academic Year. 

• If you do not earn the full amount of your award in the year, the unearned portion is forfeited. 

How it is Received 

• You receive your FWS through compensation for the work you perform as a part-time employee of UVU. 

• The official pay dates are the 1st and the 16th of each month. 

• All pay stubs are available online through myUVU. 

• All employees are paid on a two-week lag pay cycle; meaning your first paycheck will be approximately one month after you have started working. 

Starting the FWS Application: 

1 Apply For Federal Student Aid 

COMPLETE THE FAFSA 

2 Apply For Federal Work Study (FWS) 

If you have completed the FAFSA, you can request FWS one of the following ways: 

• Indicate on the FAFSA that you are interested in FWS. 

• Complete and upload the FWS REQUEST FORM. 

FWS awards are based on the availability of funding and meeting specific eligibility criteria. Requesting FWS does not guarantee you will receive FWS. 

3 Accept FWS Award 

Once your FWS has been offered, you must accept it in your myUVU student account. 

• Log in to myUVU 

• Go to students 

• Paying for my education 

• Under the Financial Aid & Scholarships header, click on My Financial Aid 

• Select the appropriate Award Year 

• Award Offer 

4 Enroll In At Least 6 Credits Each Semester 

To be eligible for your FWS you must be enrolled in at least six credit hours each semester in which you wish to be employed as a work study employee. 

5 Apply For FWS Jobs 

Once you have accepted your FWS award, a list of available work study jobs will be emailed to the email account you have designated as your preferred email in myUVU. This email will be sent every Tuesday and Friday. 

To apply, click on the link provided in the email for the position(s) for which you would like to be considered, and complete the online application. 

6 Interview 

Departments will review applications, conduct interviews, and hire work study employees in accordance with the UVU Human Resources policy and procedures. 

https://gouvu.com/sports/2018/4/16/team-willy-manager.aspx 

*** If you are interested in applying for this position, 

please email resume, and class schedule (if applicable) to UVUathleticMKTG@uvu.edu  

In the subject line put your full name and job position you are applying for.  

Example: 

Subject: Willy Wolverine Mascot Handler/Performer 

Hey UVU athletic marketing, my name is Willy Wolverine, and I am interested in applying for the Mascot Handler/Performer position. I have filled out the FAFSA and have been accepted by the Mascot Coordinator/Team Lead Carl Prior to be on the Mascot team. In addition, I have been accepted by the university and found eligible for Federal Work Study. I am a student at UVU with more than 6 credits and attached is my resume stating why I would be a great applicant for the position. 

Thank you so much for your time and consideration, 

Willy Wolverine 

7 Accept A FWS Position 

  After being interviewed, if you are offered a work study position by the department, you can choose to accept or reject the position. 

  You must have a FWS position secured by the following deadlines: 

• *Fall 2021: September 30, 2021 

• *Spring 2022: February 28, 2022 

*Deadlines may be changed due to additional awarding later in the year. If awarded, please review your myUVU FWS Award email for your specific deadline.  

 Continued Eligibility 

Once awarded, you must accept your FWS award

In addition to accepting the award and getting a job by the deadline, you must: 

• Complete a new FAFSA each award year. 

• Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress each semester. 

• Meet all other eligibility requirements. 

Cancellation/Termination 

The Financial Aid and Scholarships Office may cancel your work study award, and you must cease employment as a work study employee, for the following reasons: 

• If your federal student aid eligibility changes 

• If you drop below six credits, completely withdraw, or cease to be enrolled in an eligible degree 

• If you fail to enroll in at least six credits each semester in which you wish to be employed as a work study employee 

• If you meet your work study award maximum for the year 

A supervisor may terminate a work study employee for a breach of behavior, inadequate performance, or any other seriously unsatisfactory situation. If a supervisor wishes to terminate a student, he or she must present the reasons for dismissal to Human Resources  

UVU Federal Work Study for Students | Financial Aid