The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
Federal work-study helps students afford college, extend career opportunities

Federal work-study helps students afford college, extend career opportunities

By Jacob Price, For The Pitt News • October 2, 2022
Under the federal work-study program, full-time students with a demonstrated financial need work 10-20 hours per week at eligible jobs. About 700-800 Pitt students use FWS awards every year.
Opinion | Work-study is unrealistic for busy students with bills to pay

Opinion | Work-study is unrealistic for busy students with bills to pay

By Jessica Snyder, For The Pitt News • October 6, 2021
College isn’t free, and I’m not expecting it to be, but the FWS Program is simply not worth it in the long run if students want to make actual money.
Library specialist Christeen Jerin (left) and Hillman Library information manager Caroline Brown (right) are two of 19 full-time employees that assist students at Pitt’s libraries. (Photo by Remy Samuels | Staff Writer)

Check it out: making stacks at the library

By Zane Crowell and Remy Samuels | The Pitt News Staff • February 9, 2018

Entering the ground floor of the Hillman library, the expanse of desks, chairs and long tables encouraging group studying and collaboration are immediately noticeable. To the right of the entrance is the...

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