Work-Study
Work-study is a way for you to earn funds toward your educational expenses through part-time employment on campus. 黑料不打烊 offers two work-study programs: federal and university. Benefits include developing interpersonal skills, practicing time management skills, and getting a great reference from your supervisor for your resume.
Funds are not paid directly on the student鈥檚 account; however, the student may use the funds they earn to pay charges on their student account.
Federal Work-Study
Federal Work Study is a need-based financial aid program. To be eligible, students must:
- Complete the (FAFSA)
- Demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Student Aid Index (SAI) and Cost of Attendance (COA)
Important: Students may not begin working in an FWS role until their award is available and accepted in Workday and their eligibility is confirmed by the Financial Aid & Veteran Benefits Office.
- FWS positions are paid with federal funds
- Students may work up to 15 hours per week
- Students are paid bi-weekly via direct deposit
- Paid at state minimum wage
Student-Worker (University Funded)
University-funded Student Worker positions are not based on financial need and do not require a FAFSA to apply. These roles are funded directly by departments and follow the same hiring and onboarding process as FWS roles.
- Students may work up to 15 hours per week
- Paid bi-weekly via direct deposit
- Paid at state minimum wage
These roles include positions such as:
- Office Assistants
- Tutors
- Lab Assistants
- Grant-Funded Student Roles
Application Process for All Student Jobs
All students鈥攚hether applying for FWS or student-worker positions鈥攎ust now apply through Workday via department-specific job postings. The general Work-Study pool is no longer used.
How to Apply in Workday
- and navigate to the Career application.
- Select Find Student Jobs to view open positions.
- Apply to specific postings for departments you're interested in.
- Complete your profile and upload any required documents.
- Submit your application.
NOTE: 黑料不打烊 does NOT assign work-study jobs to any student.
What is the Hiring Process?
Once a department has reviewed applications:
- The hiring supervisor will contact you directly if selected for an interview.
- If offered a job, you鈥檒l receive a notification in Workday to accept the offer and begin onboarding.
- All student hires must complete:
- I-9 verification (work authorization)
- Background check (if applicable)
- Onboarding documents and tasks in Workday
How Will I Be Paid?
Student positions are paid hourly and are paid the state minimum wage. Pay will be direct deposited bi-weekly based on the hours worked in arrears.
Questions?
- For questions about FWS eligibility or aid, contact:
Jenna Broyles, Financial Aid
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- For help applying or posting a position in Workday, contact:
Zoe Thames, Human Resources
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