University of New England

The Federal Work Study program is a federally funded program that provides opportunities for on-campus employment to eligible college students. It is a program of financial assistance that also provides students with gainful employment experience. The Federal Work Study program is not a grant program; students are paid for hours worked.

Federal Work Study is awarded to students based on their financial need, as defined by the Financial Aid Office. Each year a student's financial need must be recalculated; therefore, there is no guarantee that a student will continue to receive Federal Work Study funding.

Federal Work Study wages are subject to the same federal, state and local income taxes as any other earned income. Wages earned under this program must be included as taxable income on the student's federal and state income tax returns. A W-2 form is mailed to each student's permanent home address at the end of each tax year.

The Financial Aid Office is responsible for ensuring compliance with federal regulations, job placement, conflict management, and also acts as a liaison between supervisors, students, and the Payroll Office.

Federal Work Study positions for the 2008/2009 academic year (Fall/Spring):

• Current Job Listings for the University Campus (Biddeford).  
• Current Job Listings for the Westbrook College Campus (Portland).

Are there other forms that I need to complete?

FIRST TIME Work Study Students:  There are several forms that first time Federal Work Study students must complete before they can start working. Please print out all of the forms listed below.  Please complete these forms as soon as possible, and submit to the Financial Aid Office, along with copies of your identification (as indicated on the back of the I-9 form).

• IRS form W-4, Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate - Please use your permanent home address when completing this form. Your 2008 W-2 form will be mailed to you in January of 2009, to the address that you provide on this form. View a sample form with highlighted items that need to be completed.
• State of Maine Form W-4ME - Withholding Allowance Certificate - This form must be completed by both Maine residents and non-residents of Maine.  View a sample form with highlighted items that need to be completed.
• Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) - Be sure to bring acceptable documents to the Financial Aid Office. See the reverse side of the I-9 form for a list of acceptable documents.  Please note:  When reviewing acceptable documents on the reverse side of the I-9 form, items under Column A require only one form of ID.  However, if you cannot provide an item from Column A - one each from Columns B & C must be submitted (cannot be 2 items from Column B & C).   View a sample form with highlighted items that need to be completed.
• Student Employee Confidentiality Agreement Form - Depending on the nature of their job, some Federal Work Study students may have access to confidential information. The University requires the acknowledgement and agreement of confidentiality by asking students to sign a confidentiality statement.  View a sample form with highlighted items that need to be completed.
• University of New England Direct Deposit Authorization - This form, and the sample for viewing, will be available soon.
   View a sample form with highlighted items that need to be completed.

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