Below are the links, by category, to guides, forms and systems for students applying for and participating in the Federal Work-Study program.
FWS Supervisors should visit the online FWS Supervisor Resource Hub
FWS Program Information and Guides for Students
FWS Appeal Form
At this time we have received a large number of appeal requests that are in excess of available FWS funding.
FWS funding is limited by campus allocation from the Federal government therefore, the FWS Appeal form is not available at this time.
Note to students who submitted an appeal already:
Submission of an appeal request does not guarantee approval of an offer. Please be advised that submitted appeals will be reviewed this month in the order received. Students who submitted an appeal will receive an e-mail update by the end of September.
Fall 2025
FWS funding is no longer available for new appeal requests.
Spring 2026
The form may reopen for the spring 2026 term on February 4, 2026 if funding is available and close again on February 28th, 2026 (11:59pm). As of now we anticipate that funding will likely not be available but we encourage you to periodically check back for updates.
FWS funding is limited by campus allocation from the Federal government therefore, the FWS Appeal form is not available at this time.
Note to students who submitted an appeal already:
Submission of an appeal request does not guarantee approval of an offer. Please be advised that submitted appeals will be reviewed this month in the order received. Students who submitted an appeal will receive an e-mail update by the end of September.
Fall 2025
FWS funding is no longer available for new appeal requests.
Spring 2026
The form may reopen for the spring 2026 term on February 4, 2026 if funding is available and close again on February 28th, 2026 (11:59pm). As of now we anticipate that funding will likely not be available but we encourage you to periodically check back for updates.
FWS Placement Forms
FWS Fact Sheet and Placement Form (DF)
Form I-9 (PDF)
Form W-4 (PDF)
Form IT-2104/2104-E (PDF)
Notice and Acknowledgment of Pay Rate and Payday Under Section 195.1 of the New York State Labor Law—Notice for Hourly Rate Employees (PDF)
FWS I-9 Document and New York State Acknowledgment Upload Form – link available on your CUNYfirst Student Center>Task and Holds>To do list>Federal Work Study I9 Form. (NOTE: This To Do list item becomes available only after your Fact Sheet and Placement form is processed. )
Form I-9 (PDF)
Form W-4 (PDF)
Form IT-2104/2104-E (PDF)
Notice and Acknowledgment of Pay Rate and Payday Under Section 195.1 of the New York State Labor Law—Notice for Hourly Rate Employees (PDF)
FWS I-9 Document and New York State Acknowledgment Upload Form – link available on your CUNYfirst Student Center>Task and Holds>To do list>Federal Work Study I9 Form. (NOTE: This To Do list item becomes available only after your Fact Sheet and Placement form is processed. )
FWS JobX and TimesheetX Systems – Apply for Jobs and Submit Timesheets
FWS Payroll Schedule