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What is Federal Work Study?

The Federal Work Study Program (FWS) provides part-time employment to Capella learners with financial need. Financial need is based on the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) provided by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The award amount depends on the learner's financial need and is based on expected weekly employment targets. Unlike federal grants, funds from the Federal Work Study are paid to the learner on a bi-weekly basis after employment requirements have been met and wages have been earned. The inclusion of Federal Work Study in a financial aid award is not a guarantee of the amount learners will earn as they will be paid only for the hours that are worked.

All federal aid sources must be included in a learner's financial aid, including the Federal Work Study Program. With this additional federal aid source, it may reduce the amount of federal loans for which a learner is eligible. Federal loans must be paid back (with interest) whereas the Federal Work Study Program funds are provided bi-weekly and do not require repayment.

ATTENTION: This requisition is only applicable to those currently enrolled in a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral program.

The Federal Work-Study Community Service Program allows learners to engage in individual community service projects/employment while being part of the Federal Work-Study Program.

Department: Academic Affairs | Academic Success

Full Time/ Part Time: Part Time

Regular/ Temporary: Temporary

Location: Varies based upon role

Compensation: $20.00 per hour

Date: Appointment through June 2026, to be renewed in 2026-2027 aid year if remains FWS eligible

POSITION SUMMARY

Applicants MUST submit a FWS Community Service Questionnaire prior to completing an application. Applications submitted without a completed questionnaire will not be considered.

To be considered as a Community Service Organization for federal work-study (i.e., a 501(c)(3) U.S. nonreligious affiliated, nonprofit organization), the Organization must provide services designed to improve the quality of life for community residents, particularly low-income individuals. No organization may discriminate on the basis of income or charge fees for services without provisions for those less able to pay.

The actual work performed by the FWS learners must involve services such as:

• Trains or educates the public about evacuation, emergency response, and injury prevention strategies relating to natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other emergency situations;
  
• Fields such as healthcare, childcare, literacy training, education (including tutorial services), welfare, social services, transportation, housing and neighborhood improvement, public safety, crime prevention and control, recreation, rural development, community improvement, and emergency preparedness and response;
  
• Federal, State, local, or Tribal civic engagement work that is not associated with a particular interest or group, such as supporting broad-based get-out-the-vote activities, voter registration, providing voter assistance at a polling place or through a voter hotline, or serving as a poll worker;
  
• Work in service opportunities or youth corps under AmeriCorps, and service in the agencies, institutions, and activities described later;
  
• Supports services for students with disabilities (including students with disabilities who are enrolled at the institution of higher education);
  
• Activities as mentors for such purposes as tutoring, supporting educational and recreational activities, and counseling, including career counseling;
  
• A reading tutor for preschool-age through elementary school-age children;
  
• A mathematics tutor for children in elementary school through ninth grade; or
  
• Performing family literacy activities in a family literacy project that provides services to families with preschool-age children or children who are in elementary school.
  

The following links may be helpful in locating a position:

• Idealist/VolunteerMatch:
  
• Volunteer.gov:
  
• Points of Light Engage:
  

The following organization may be helpful in locating a locate reading tutor position.

• National Literacy Directory:
  

Applicants will need to work directly with the organizations to secure the desired position.

The position will not be considered community service if a client's eligibility for services is dependent upon income, or if a fee is charged for services without allowances for those less able to pay.

QUALIFICATIONS to be eligible to apply, applicants must:

• Have completed the 2025-2026 FAFSA.
  
• Have successfully completed a minimum of 2 quarters at Capella University.
  
• Have at least 1-full year left in their degree program
  
• Be continuously enrolled in a credit-bearing course within a Bachelors, Masters or Doctoral program during their appointment as a Federal Work-Study Community Service employee.
  
• Be in and maintain good academic standing while in the role. Academic performance including GPA and courseroom grades will be considered to determine appropriate placement.
  
• Submit a FWS Community Service Questionnaire prior to completing the online. Applications submitted without a completed FWS Questionnaire will not be considered.
  

For additional information on the FWS-Community Service Program, please visit the Federal Work-Study Page on Campus.

EDUCATION

Must be an active Capella learner enrolled in a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral program.

• Must be able to travel occasionally should a business need arise. For most roles travel would not be common. Travel may involve plane, car or metro. In accordance with ADA policies, reasonable accommodations regarding travel limitations can be provided. Travel will be more common for roles such as Account Executives (25 - 50%), senior leaders (10 - 20%) or Capella Core Faculty (5 - 10%).
  
• Ability to work onsite in Corporate or Campus location (in a typical office environment) may be required based on role. If so, this would include being mobile within the office, including movement from floor-to-floor using elevators or stairs.
  
• If offsite or hybrid role, must have access to work in setting which enables meeting all requirements of the role (including privacy, reliable internet access, phone, ability to video conference, etc.) at a remote location.
  
• Faculty and Federal Work Study roles require access to work in setting which enables meeting all requirements of the role (including computer, privacy, reliable internet access, phone, ability to video conference, etc.) at a remote location.
  
• This role may require lifting, however reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with our ADA policies.
  
• Must be able to meet critical thinking and problem solving aspects aligned to job duties, as well as effectively communicating with co-workers.
  
• Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant. Accommodations related to schedule may be considered.
  
• Able to access information using a computer.
  
• Other essential functions and marginal job functions are subject to modification.
  

SEI offers a comprehensive package of benefits to employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week. In addition to medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans, SEI employees may take advantage of well-being incentives, parental leave, paid time off, certain paid holidays, tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA), 401(k) retirement benefit, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, tuition assistance as well as entertainment and retail discounts. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay, if applicable.

Careers - Our Benefits, Strategic Education, Inc

SEI is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture where individuals can grow their careers and contribute fully. We strive to attract talent with broad experiences, skills and perspectives. We welcome applications from all. While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the pay range at SEI, we offer a competitive salary. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate may vary depending on multiple factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity. Our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to discuss your interest in joining SEI. The expected salary range for this position is below.
$13.25 - $20.25 - Hourly

If you require reasonable accommodations to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at ...@strategiced.com.