Am I Eligible for Work-Study?

To be eligible for Federal College Work-Study (FCWS) funding, a student must:

File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Be a United States citizen or a permanent resident. International students are not eligible for Work-Study.
Be accepted as a degree or diploma candidate at NEC, and be enrolled at least half-time. Please note: NEC/Tufts double degree candidates may not be hired as FCWS workers at NEC, even if they have been awarded FCWS funding by Tufts University.
Demonstrate financial need as determined by the federal government's calculations in the FAFSA.
Show evidence of academic or creative promise, and be capable, in the opinion of the Conservatory, of maintaining good standing and satisfactory academic progress while employed at NEC.

Students who complete the financial aid application process are considered for FCWS when their files are reviewed. Students deemed eligible have an FCWS award as part of their financial aid package. The dollar amount of the award is the earnings ceiling for the period the award was made.

Students who did not apply for financial assistance or who did not receive a FCWS award as part of their package are not eligible to work under the FCWS program.