Thank you for your interest in the Federal Work-Study Off-Campus Employment program at Kent State University.  The program is focused on providing opportunities for students to work in community service positions in the surrounding community. In order to provide students with solid work opportunities, the following goals have been established.

Employers participating in the program at Kent State:

• Will provide opportunities for students to engage in meaningful community service functions, with preference given to positions involving direct service;
• Are committed to a long-term relationship with Kent State to provide student employment opportunities;
• Will provide opportunities for students to work in positions with strong supervisory/mentoring relationships
• Understand and are willing to work within the constraints created by the flexible scheduling needs of student; and
• Understand that FWS eligibility is based on a student’s need, not on skills or talent, and are willing to assist less qualified individuals gain the necessary skill to succeed.
• Students can access a list of off-campus Federal Work Study jobs by visiting the Career Services website.

Employers and Students: For more information on this program go to the Employer Guidebook and/or the Student Guidebook.

Contact Ann Gosky for additional information.

Ann Gosky
Senior Special Assistant, Office of the Vice-President, Enrollment Management and Student Affairs
Kent State University
Kent, Ohio  44242
agosky@kent.edu
330-672-8004