Sources of Aid

Federal Work Study Program
Funded in part by the federal government, this program compensates students for work done in public and nonprofit agencies. At the Columbia School of Social Work, this program works uniquely in that students are compensated for service at their field placement. Participants in this program receive up to $4,400 annually and payment is issued to students in bi-weekly installments.

In order to qualify, students must be enrolled for at least 10.5 credits, including fieldwork, and demonstrate financial need and eligibility according to federal guidelines. The student's fieldwork agency must also be a nonprofit organization offering no financial compensation outside of the Federal Work Study Program. Due to federal budget restrictions, awards are also based on the availability of funding. The Federal Subsidized Stafford loan is a prerequisite to receive Federal Work Study.

Below is a list of all the required documents for the Federal Work Study program. Please note: Only those that have been awarded work study need to complete the forms below. All work study forms must be submitted to the Federal Work Study Payroll office at 210 Kent Hall. The contact perosn at the Payroll office is Lizette Lopez, she can be reached at 212-854-6232 or ll2011@columbia.edu.


W-4

I-9

IT2104

IT2104E For students under age 25, residents of NY State with no tax liability for 2004, and expect no tax liability for 2005.

Direct Deposit Authorization