<p>You would have to file the fafsa in order to receive federal work study. But since it seems that you are not eligible for federal work study, it is not necessary to file the FAFSA. However, you will have to check at your prospective college to see what types of work study jobs are available as some schools will have jobs where the priority is to those who are on federal work study or have work study as part of their financial aid package.</p>