<p>I was wondering how work study works at NYU. When do we fill out the form? Do we get to select a job we want or is it chosen for us? Do we have to apply for the job? What if we don't get any jobs? How do we know where we go for the job? </p>
<p>Can someone take me through the process. I'm pretty confused right now.</p>
<p>Ok, so. If your financial aid package includes federal work-study funds (FWS), you have to register with the Wasserman Center: [Center</a> for Career Development](<a href=“Career Development and Jobs”>Career Development and Jobs)</p>
<p>There’s an NYU form, the I-9, and the W-4. Fill them out before you get to school if you need help with them. When you get on campus, take the forms to the Wasserman Center with any of the appropriate documents (a U.S. passport is easiest) to prove your work eligibility. They will put you in the system and sign off on the NYU form. Keep that form, because you’ll need to show it to your supervisor. Also, check with your supervisor to see if the department you’re working for has any other requirements–for instance, the law school has a separate human resources department that you need file documents with.</p>
<p>As for jobs, you have to apply to them as you would any other job, and you’ll also have to go to an interview. You can look on the Wasserman website for job listings, or you can ask around in places like Bobst, the bookstores, Ticket Central, ITS, administrative offices, and department offices. If you don’t get a job, or you don’t use up your FWS funds, they fall through.</p>
<p>Is it hard to get a job? I never had a job before in high school, so would the lack of experience hurt me?</p>
<p>its easy if you are working for NYU. its almost a guaranteed job if there is a position. You can pick your selection at Wasserman Career Center.</p>
<p>Most Work Study basically allows you to work, make an hourly wage and give you a deduction for your tuition on top of the hourly wage. Not too shabby</p>
<p>Getting a job isn’t difficult, you just need to find one early enough. A lot of jobs are already taken by upperclassmen, so don’t leave job-hunting for the last minute.</p>
<p>As for tuition deduction, that only applies to grad students. Undergrad students get paid hourly (typically $7-$12 an hour) just like at a normal part-time job. The big benefit is that you will often have a lot of downtime, during which you can do homework, and the hours are very flexible.</p>
<p>My main concern is about finding a job. I need to work a lot to cover my costs and my latest job hunting for summer positions has been a complete failure. So I am really concerned about that. </p>
<p>When do you think is the best time to apply for jobs?</p>
<p>Where are you looking? If you’re talking about NYU jobs, they probably won’t post until mid-August once each office’s budget goes through and the employees who stayed for the summer have made the decision of whether or not to stay at their job for the year.</p>
<p>Hello everyone! I have a question about FWS. I am a graduate student and I was granted a 3k FWS. From my understanding, as a graduate student, that means if I accept the work study I will get 3k off my tuition in addition to an hourly wage. Is that correct? </p>
<p>I know as an undergrad if you have a 3k FWS that means you are allowed to work any job but once you reach the 3k FWS maximum for money earned, you can no longer work. I know for grad students its different but I want to make sure I understand it right. Anyone know about work study for grad students?</p>