About Student Employment
To assist students with financing their education, NSU offers employment opportunities for students through various programs. Positions are available to students with or without financial need at locations on or off campus.
Federal Work-Study Program (FWS)
The Federal Work-Study (FWS) program is a need-based program that provides students with part-time employment opportunities to help meet financial need and offers them work experience while providing assistance to the campus and the surrounding community. The FWS award reflects the amount a student may be eligible to earn. Please note that the award does not guarantee employment. A student must work in order to receive the funds, which is issued as a paycheck.
FWS students may work up to 25 hours per week depending on eligibility and the rate of pay varies according to the position. Interested students must file a FAFSA/Renewal FAFSA. For more information contact Student Employment via email or at 1-800-541-6682.
America Reads and America Counts Program
The America Reads/Counts program employs Federal Work-Study students to serve as reading and math tutors to elementary school children. Students may work a maximum of 25 hours per week. Interested students must file a FAFSA/Renewal FAFSA. For further information, contact the American Reads/Counts Administrator via email or at (954) 262-7405.
The Student Employment Office offers two programs that are not based on financial need. These programs include the NSU Employment Program and the Job Location and Development Program.
NSU Employment Program (NSE)
This program provides part-time, on-campus jobs for in-school students regardless of financial need. Students do not need to apply for financial aid to be considered for these positions. Foreign students may qualify for on-campus student employment under this program. For more information contact Student Employment via email or at (800) 541-6682.
Job Location and Development Program (JLD)
The Job Location and Development Program serves in developing and locating off-campus community service jobs for students. Positions are open to all in-school students of Nova Southeastern University regardless of financial need. Students are encouraged to help improve their community while earning money to help cover their educational expenses. Positions can either be part-time or full-time. For additional information, contact Stacey Levy at (954) 262-7419.
Florida Work Experience Program (FWEP)
The Florida Work Experience Program (FWEP) is a need-based program providing eligible Florida students work experiences to complement and reinforce their educational and career goals. FWEP is awarded to undergraduate students who have not received a first bachelor’s degree and must meet Florida residency, citizenship and academic requirements. Students are to complete the FAFSA/Renewal FAFSA by the priority deadline date of May 15. Students must be enrolled at least half-time.
Students who have been awarded FWEP will receive an award notice from financial aid.
For more information on other State-of-Florida grant and scholarship programs and requirements, contact the Florida Department of Education web site or call (888) 827-2004.