Student Employment

The Federal Work Study Program is a need-based employment program subsidized by the federal government that allows students to earn a portion of their educational expenses through a meaningful student employment program.

The current work-study pay rate is $10.00 per hour and the current work-ship pay rate is $8.00 per hour.

Students are required to submit a timesheet to their supervisor at the end of each month. Timesheets must be submitted on the last working day of the month. Your monthly earnings will then be applied to your student account or direct deposited to your bank account.

our Work-Study Supervisor should explain how to complete your timesheet. However, you may also ask someone in the Financial Aid Office for assistance.

Students can only earn the amount they accepted on their financial aid award package. For example, if the Federal Work Study award was $2,880, students can only earn $1,440 for the fall semester and $1,440 for the spring semester.

Students will work an average of 10-20 hours per week to earn the full award of $2,880. Working hours may not be logged during class times. If class is cancelled and you work documentation must be submitted.

Students can only work a maximum of 20 hours per week while school is in session, or until they reach their award for the semester of $1,440. Students may work during fall and spring breaks if they are behind on their hours and their supervisor approves the adjusted schedule. Working hours may not be logged during class times. If class is cancelled and you work documentation must be submitted.

Your supervisor should contact you with position information before classes begin. However, students should reach out to their Supervisor if they do not hear from them before the first week of classes.

No, you may only work in one position at a time.

Yes, federal, state and local taxes will be withheld each pay period based on the withholding allowance you submit on the W-4 and K-4 forms.

If students are unsure of how to complete the I-9, W-4, and K-4 forms, there are how-to videos listed above, or they can consult with a parent or their tax preparer.

Students will need to complete their paperwork before attending the Job Fair in August. If you are not attending the Job Fair, paperwork must be completed before students can begin working. Bring completed paperwork and two original forms of government-issued ID to the Office of Financial Aid to process. All paperwork is listed above under “Documents for Work-Study Students to Complete.“

Yes. W-2’s will be available electronically through TigerNet if students sign up to receive an electronic W-2. If they did not choose to receive it electronically, Human Resources will mail the W-2.

The last day a student can work is the last day of finals week each semester.

No, students are re-evaluated every year based on FAFSA information and prior year performance.

You can contact the Office of Financial Aid, Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. or refer to the Student Employment Handbook.

You can contact the Office of Human Resources, Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.