Office of Student Services
Student
Employment Program
National Student Employment Week Pictures 2007-2008
The Office of Student Services administers the student employment program and assists eligible students in obtaining part-time
employment on campus with University departments and off campus
with community service organizations.
STUDENT
OVERVIEW
· What is Federal Work Study?
· What is Community Service Work
Study?
· How do I apply for Federal Work
Study?
· How will I know if I am awarded
Federal Work Study?
· Can I be considered Federal
Work Study at a later date?
· What is Institutional Work Aid?
· What are the procedures
for obtaining a Federal Work Study position?
· What are the procedures
for obtaining an Institutional Work Aid position?
· What are the procedures for obtaining
a Community Service Work Study position?
· What are the requirements
to work off-campus?
· When can I start work?
· How many hours can I work?
· How much can I earn?
· How am I paid and when?
· Who do I contact with questions
regarding eligibility for Federal Work Study?
· Who do I contact for more information
regarding the Student Employment Program?
· Who do I contact for more information
regarding the Community Service Off-Campus
Work Study Program
2008-2009
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM DATES
2008-2009
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT GUIDE
STUDENT
EMPLOYMENT FORMS
· Bi-Monthly Time and Attendance
Report
· Student Employee Request
to Hire Form
· Student Separation/Evaluation
Form
· Direct Deposit Form
· Job Description Form
· Student Employment Request Form
· Student Employment Payroll
Schedule
What is Federal
Work Study?
Federal Work Study (FWS) is a need-based program that provides
part-time employment opportunities for undergraduate and/or
graduate students to help offset the cost of their education.
The Federal Work Study Program encourages community service
work and work related to each student’s course of study.
Participation in the Federal Work Study Program is based on
eligibility which is determined by a student’s financial
need.
What
is Community Service Work Study?
Community Service Work Study is an aspect of the FWS Program
designed to place eligible students in service oriented positions
within the community. These positions are generally off-campus
and must provide a service to the general community. These
services include, but are not limited to, such fields as tutoring,
community recreation, health care, child care, housing and
neighborhood improvement and social service programs.
Community
service oriented positions on campus include those positions
that serve and/or assist students with disabilities who are
registered with the Office of Student Services.
How
do I apply for Federal Work Study?
Federal Work Study eligibility is based on demonstrated financial
need. To be considered for Federal Work Study you must complete
the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and answer
yes to the question regarding work study. Since work study
funds are limited, you should file the FAFSA as early as possible
and preferably before Lincoln University’s priority
deadline date which is April 1st of each year.
How
will I know if I am awarded Federal Work Study?
You will receive an Official Award Letter from the Office
of Financial Aid that indicates the types and amounts of awards
offered, including Federal Work Study. If your Official Award
Letter does not include an FWS award, you are not currently
eligible to obtain a position under the program.
Can
I be considered for Federal Work Study at a later date?
Yes. Funds may become available if students initially awarded
Federal Work Study decline their award and/or if students
fail to meet their obligations under the program. If you qualify
for Federal Work Study, you may sign the waiting list so that
you may be considered when and if funds become available at
a later date.
What
is Institutional Work Aid?
The Institutional Work Aid (IWA) program provides part-time
employment opportunities to those students who may or may
not be eligible for participation in the Federal Work Study
Program. The Institutional Work Aid Program is funded by University
departments that have funds allocated for the purpose of employing
students. Unlike the Federal Work Study Program, Institutional
Work Aid is not based on need and students are not awarded
Institutional Work Aid by the Office of Financial Aid. The
Institutional Work Aid Program operates in accordance with
the Federal Work Study Program.
What
are the procedures for obtaining a Federal Work Study position?
If you were awarded Federal Work Study you must complete the
following steps in order to retain your FWS award and secure
a job assignment. Please keep in mind that if you do not complete
the steps below, your work study award will be cancelled and
awarded to a student on the waiting list.
1) Complete an application packet that can be obtained from
the Office of Student Services located in Lincoln Hall, Room
103. You must be prepared to present two (2) pieces of valid
identification (U.S. passport, photo I.D., social security
card and/or birth certificate).
2) Attend an orientation session August 25 or August 26 (Dickey Hall Aud)
3) Attend a job placement August 27th or August 28th (Dickey Hall Aud)
What
are the procedures for obtaining an Institutional Work Aid
position?
You may obtain an Institutional Work Aid position by visiting
the department that you are interested in working and inquiring
about availability of Institutional Work Aid positions. Please
preview the student employment job positions available for
those departments that have assigned IWA positions.
What
are the procedures for obtaining a Community Service Work
Study position?
If you are interested in working in a community service oriented
position on or off campus you must qualify for Federal Work
Study. If you were not awarded Federal Work Study and are
determined to be eligible by your financial aid counselor,
schedule an appointment with the Director of Student Services
to determine if you meet the requirements to work in a community
service position.
What
are the requirements to work in a community service position
off-campus?
If you are interested in working in a community service position
off-campus you must 1) be an upperclassman (sophomore, junior
or senior), 2) have prior satisfactory work experience, 3)
have an updated resume, 4) be able to work between 15-20 hours
per week; and 5) depending on the location of your off-campus
employer, you must have reliable transportation.
When
can I start work?
You may start work after you have completed the job placement
process and received your Student Employment Contractual Agreement.
Please remember that you will not be compensated if you start
work before you receive your contractual agreement. The student
employment program starts September 2, 2008. For additional
information, refer to the 2008-2009 Student Employment Program
Dates.
2008-2009
Student Employment Program Dates |
Fall
Semester |
September
2, 2008 through November 28, 2008 |
Spring
Semester |
January
14, 2009 through April 17, 2009 |
How many hours can
I work per week?
Your Student Employment Contractual Agreement will stipulate
the number of hours you are authorized or advised to work
each week based on your maximum award. At no point in time
should you work more than 20 hours per week when classes are
in session. During academic breaks and the summer session,
you may work 40 hours per week. Your academic progress and
class schedule will be considered when assigning or scheduling
your work hours.
How
much can I earn?
The current pay rate is $7.15 per hour for all federal work study positions on campus. Pay rates for off-campus community service positions vary. Please keep
in mind that the total amount you earn cannot exceed your
total FWS maximum award.
How
am I paid and when?
You will receive a payroll check once a month. You may also
elect to have your payroll check deposited into your personal
account through direct deposit. The pay period ends the last
day of the month (i.e., June 30 or July 31) and you will be
paid the 3rd Thursday of the following month. Payroll checks
are distributed by the Cashier’s Office (located on
the lower level of Vail Hall).
Who
do I contact with questions regarding Federal Work Study eligibility?
You must contact your Financial Aid Advisor in the Office
of Financial Aid if you have questions regarding whether you
are eligible to participate in the program.
Who
do I contact for more information regarding the Student Employment
Program?
Contact Stephen C. Roberts, Assistant Director of Student
Services, located in Lincoln Hall, Room 103.
Who
do I contact for more information regarding the Community
Service Off-Campus Work Study Program?
Call to schedule an appointment with Stephen C. Roberts, Assistant Director of Student
Services, located in Lincoln Hall, Room 103.
