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Federal Work Study Program Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

Oversee off-campus Federal Work-Study (FWS) off-campus community partnerships, including employer onboarding, student hiring and rehiring processes, partner relations, site visits, annual program ...

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How much do federal work study program jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for federal work study program in Chicago, IL is $95,395.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $74,700.00 and $108,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Federal Work Study Program vs Campus Student Worker?

AspectFederal Work Study ProgramCampus Student Worker
CredentialsNone specific; eligibility based on financial needNone; typically requires student status
Work EnvironmentOn-campus jobs, often in administrative or service rolesOn-campus positions across various departments
Employer & IndustryFederal and educational institutionsUniversity or college departments
PurposeProvides financial aid through work opportunitiesSupports student employment and experience

The Federal Work Study Program offers federally funded jobs for students based on financial need, often in various campus roles. Campus Student Workers are generally employed directly by the college or university for similar on-campus tasks. While both provide work opportunities for students, the Federal Work Study Program is specifically tied to financial aid eligibility and federal funding, whereas Campus Student Worker positions are typically institution-funded roles.

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Infographic showing various Federal Work Study Program job openings in Chicago, IL as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 43% Full Time, and 57% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $95,395 per year, or $45.9 per hour.

Federal Work-Study (Current Ivy Tech Students Only)

Ivy Tech

East Chicago, IN โ€ข On-site

$15/hr

Part-time

Posted 20 days ago


Job description

**CURRENT, Active Ivy Tech Students ONLY**
The Federal Work-Study Program for this role provides jobs ITCC students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay for expenses related to their education. The program encourages community service work and work related to your course of study.
** ONLY, CURRENT, Actively Enrolled Ivy Tech Students in an Ivy Tech Academic Course to be considered for this role/ position. Please indicate your Ivy Tech Student ID# and Ivy Tech student e-mail in Cover Letter/ Application for Consideration **
Current Ivy Tech Students Only
Hourly rate: $15.00
The Federal Work-Study Program provides part-time jobs for undergraduate and graduate students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay for expenses related to their education. The program encourages community service work and work related to your course of study.
Duties:
  • All positions require employees to deliver first-class customer service.
  • Employees must use computer software including Microsoft programs (Excel, Outlook, Word) and department specific software.
  • Some positions require employees to perform clerical, computing, filing, and telephone duties.
  • Each position will have duties and responsibilities specific to the department.

Schedule:
Up to 20 hours weekly based upon department's need and employee's availability.
Education:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Must be enrolled in at least six (6) credit hours at the Lake County campus
  • Must have a current Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file
  • Must be making Satisfactory Academic Progress as determined by the financial aid office
  • Must have financial need as determined by the financial aid office

Selected candidate for employment will be subject to pre-employment background checks, including criminal history check, and any offer of employment will be contingent upon that outcome.
*** Only actively enrolled Ivy Tech Students will be considered for this role. To ensure consideration, please ensure your cover letter/ application contains at least the following items:
1.) Ivy Tech Student C#
2.) Ivy Tech E-mail Address
3.) Ivy Tech Student Status & Credit Hours Enrolled (e.g. 12/ Full-Time Load)
4.) Confirmation of filing Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and providing Ivy Tech with Result ***
Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College's Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.