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Federal Work-Study & Student Retention

According to a report by NASPA the Federal Work-Study program can help tackle two nagging issues in higher education: career readiness and retention. Students who see value in these jobs and make connections through them to the campus, peers and professionals may have a better experience in college and be more likely to stay enrolled and graduate at higher rates than non-federal work-study student peers.

According to data from Howard University's Office of Institutional Research, Howard's Federal Work-Study program supports that claim with these key takeaways:

1. Students do not work as many hours as they would in an off-campus job.
2. FWS is a more supportive environment and is conducive to improved performance.
3. Participants in federal work-study have an average 96% 1-year retention rate vs. 82% for non-FWS students.
4. Participants in federal work-study are 10 percentage points more likely to earn a bachelor's degree after four years, and 20 percentage points more likely after six years.

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To learn about Howard University's Federal Work-Study program, click here.

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About Us

Kyle Danzey, M.S.Ed., Director

Melissa Knight, M.Ed., Associate Director of Experiential Learning Programs

The Center for Career and Professional Success promotes the integration of career services within the institution’s overall student success strategy. We consist of three components:

• The Howard Career Community powered by Handshake
• Employer Engagement & Recruitment
• Experiential Learning, Federal Work Study, and Campus Employment

We strive to embody the core principles of "Excellence in Truth and Service" through our service delivery, knowledge, and efficiency. We are committed to being at the forefront of developing a sustainable service model for the virtual delivery of career services.

We look forward to serving the Howard University community!

Covid-19 Impact on Recruitment

Recruiting is continuing through special events, such as Howard University's Spring 2021 Virtual Career Fair with over 200 registered employers on February 25th, from 1-5 pm. For more information about virtual opportunities, visit howard.joinhandshake.com.

Bison SAFE: The University's Pandemic Response

Howard University’s pandemic response is built with the goals of Bison SAFE at heart: Supporting our community; Advocating for high-risk populations; Facilitating ethical, culturally sensitive, and inclusive research; and Educating the public on best practices for safety.