Federal Work-Study

The Federal Work Study Program provides jobs for Undergraduate and Graduate students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay education expenses. The program encourages community service work and work related to their course of study.

In order to be placed for a Federal Work Study job for the current Academic Year, students must have Received and Accepted their 2025-2026 Federal Work Study Offer. This is part of the Financial Aid Award Offer Letter.

To view, students must follow the instructions below:

• Log on to their CUNYfirst account
• click on Student Center tile
• click on Financial Aid tile
• select Aid Year 2026
• Accept or Decline their 2025-2026 Federal Work Study Offer.

IMPORTANT WORK-STUDY PLACEMENT INFORMATION FOR SUMMER 2025.

***If you are an Incoming Freshmen or Transfer Student, you may apply for placement during the Fall 2025 semester. Check this website for updates on when you can begin the placement process.***

Federal Work Study Placement for the Summer 2025 Semester will begin the week of June 23, 2025. Students who have not received a Federal Work Study Offer as part of their 2025-26 Financial Aid package, and would like to be placed on the waiting list, please submit an official request, using this link. Please be aware that requests are evaluated on a first come first serve basis, contingent upon availability of  funding. 

***Important Reminder- Any funds earned during Summer 2025, will be deducted from the entire offer that was accepted for the 2025-26 academic year.***

• Federal Work-Student FAQ's
• For all On-Campus Supervisors who need access to our Employment Website, please click here.

To request any FWS related documentation, not to be placed on a waitlist, please submit an official request using the links below. It will take us 7-10 business days to review your request and contact you with further information.

If you are a current Lehman Student, please use this link.

If you are a former Lehman Student, please use this link.

For all Federal Work Study Inquiries, Please email us at fedwork.study@lehman.cuny.edu. Students must include their Full Name, EMPLID, Contact Information and allow 5-7 Business Days for a response.