Federal Work Study FWS Confirmation Survey Full Name(Required)CSUN Student ID #(Required)CSUN Email Address(Required) Would you like to receive email announcements regarding new FWS job opportunities throughout this academic year?(Required)YesNoDid you receive and earn a FWS award in the last Academic Year?(Required)Yes, I did receive and earn a FWS awardNo, I did not receive a FWS awardI'm unsureAnswer all questions below to complete the Confirmation Survey. If you need help answering a question, read through the online FWS Program Student Information webpage to find the answer.What is Federal Work-Study (FWS)?(Required)Select your answer from the dropdown.A student loan programA full-time job program after graduationA need-based financial aid program where students earn money by working part-timeA scholarship for high academic performanceHow are FWS earnings paid out to students?(Required)Select your answer from the dropdown.In a lump sum at the start of the semesterAt the end of the academic yearMonthly, based on hours workedBi-weekly, regardless of hours workedWhat is one key benefit of FWS earnings when filling out the FAFSA for future years?(Required)Select your answer from the dropdown.They are taxed at a lower rateThey do not count against future financial aid eligibilityThey are automatically matched by the stateThey are converted into grant moneyWhat is a major difference between an FWS job and a regular part-time job?(Required)Select your answer from the dropdown.FWS jobs are off-campus onlyRegular jobs require a FAFSAFWS jobs do not affect future FAFSA income reportingRegular jobs guarantee more flexible hourHow can students search and apply for FWS jobs at CSUN?(Required)Select your answer from the dropdown.Through their academic advisorBy emailing the financial aid officeUsing Handshake with their CSUN loginBy submitting a paper application on campusIf a student has an FWS award, what is their next step?(Required)Select your answer from the dropdown.Wait for the job to be assignedSearch, apply, and get hired for a jobUse the award as a tuition creditSubmit a paper resume to the Financial Aid officeHow can receiving a Federal Work-Study award impact student loans in your financial aid package?(Required)Select your answer from the dropdown.It automatically increases your loan eligibilityIt replaces all of your grantsIt may reduce or remove loan amounts to stay within your Cost of AttendanceIt has no effect on other types of aidHow can students find out if they are eligible for Federal Work-Study (FWS) at CSUN?(Required)By checking their financial aid award letterBy visiting or contacting the CSUN Financial Aid/FWS OfficeBy contacting their academic advisorIf you have additional FWS question, email us at work.study@csun.edu or call (818) 677-2373.Comments