Student Employee Information

The Student Employment Program is designed to provide financial aid resources through part-time employment for students having documented financial need for assistance in meeting their educational expenses.  The program must be a supplement to existing aid for students, thereby increasing part-time job opportunities throughout the campus.

Eligibility for participation with Federal Work Study/College Work Aid is determined by the Financial Aid Office on a yearly basis.  All students must complete a FAFSA form at the beginning of each calendar year.  The awarding process can not be complete unless the student completes the FAFSA requirement.

The amount of money you are eligible to earn is based upon the award given to you by the Financial Aid Office.  The hours that you complete will be paid on an hourly wage for what you worked within a given month.  If you have not earned all of your work-study/work-aid compensation, the funds are deducted and awarded to other students.  This does not affect your other Financial Aid; however, it may affect your evaluation and the amount of funds awarded to you in the next academic year.

As a student employee, there are innumerable benefits which include pay rates above minimum wage with the opportunity to gain a higher pay rate, weekend and evening hours availability, and work experience on your resume’.

The Office of Financial Aid is constantly researching new products and information to make your college and Student Employment experience as easy and memorable as possible.  And you, the student, are expected to show the same commitment and level of professionalism in the Student Employment Program as in any other job. 

Please be sure to download and read the Student Employment Manual