Federal Work-Study (FWS) is a federally-funded financial aid program established to provide part-time employment opportunities for students with demonstrated financial needs.

Carolina Works (WS) is an institutional work-study program established in 2018 to provide employment opportunities to students who do not qualify for the Federal Work-Study process but have financial need and an interest in work-study. The program is open to all employers who meet FWS requirements.

To become a part of the Work-Study Program (FWS, CW, or both), a supervisor must be a part of UNC or a community partner who has been approved by the Office of Scholarships & Student Aid. To become part of the program or to learn more please visit our Prospective Supervisors page.