Effective date: January 1, 2020

Relevant document: Policy on Federal Work Study on Sponsored Awards 

Reason for the procedure: Harvard University participates in the U.S. Department of Education Federal Work Study need-based financial aid program and is required to comply with federal regulations related to hiring and funding student workers. The Office for Sponsored Programs, the University Director of Harvard’s Federal Work Study program, and the University Financial Aid Liaison Office jointly issue this guidance to ensure compliance with FWS allowability regulations and with effort reporting requirements.
 
Who is receiving this communication: GMs, ADFs, Centers, SPA, and Finance Staff
 
Whom to contact with questions: Office of Sponsored Programs (https://osp.finance.harvard.edu/)