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Hiring Procedures

General student employment hiring procedures are outlined on Northwestern's Student Employment website including required hiring forms.

Remember, the Federal Work-Study program is intended to help students offset education costs while they attend the university for degree completion, not replace employees in the workplace.

Students may be employed in multiple jobs that pay FWS wages. Generally, there is no issue however it may lead students to exhaust their FWS earnings sooner than anticipated. The FWS Office will make every effort to increase the student's FWS earnings limit when possible, however, it is dependent upon the remaining annual FWS university allocation and if the student has any remaining financial need not already covered by other financial aid programs. 

Off-Campus FWS Employers

Once you have selected a candidate for your published job on Northwestern's Student Job Board, please complete the Off-Campus Agency Employee Request form. You may  contact the Work-Study Program for further hiring assistance.