The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) offers two types of employment for students: Federal Work-Study Program (FWS) and Student Employment Programs (SEP). Both programs provide part-time job opportunities to undergraduate and graduate students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay education expenses while obtaining valuable work experience related to their degree or certificate program.
FWS is a federally funded employment program that awards eligible students who complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) fafsa.ed.gov and have demonstrated financial need are awarded FWS as part of their financial aid packages. Applicants must first complete the FAFSA at and indicate that they are interested in participating in FWS every year.
SEP is a UDC institutionally funded employment program available to both undergraduate and graduate students.
Both programs encourage community service work and work related to your course of study. Recipients are offered the opportunity to work up to 20 hours a week at various types of jobs both on and off campus.
ALL eligible students are first encouraged to apply for the FWS program prior to being considered for the SEP Program.
Advantages of Participating in FWS and SEP
- Students gain valuable work experience and skills, often in your field of study
- Students can have a flexible work schedule, and receive financial aid in the form of earnings each month
- Valuable professional development opportunities at convenient on-campus locations
- Flexible work scheduling around class times, and receive financial aid in the form of earnings each month
- Opportunity to find employment that corresponds with educational interests
- Educational loan borrowing is minimized