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 Award. 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 Award.

IMPORTANT WORK-STUDY PLACEMENT INFORMATION FOR SPRING 2025 (Placement has ended for Spring 2025).

***THE LAST DAY TO WORK FOR SPRING 2025 IS THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2025.***

Please check this page for next semester Work-Study Placement information.

• 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.