The number of students able to participate in the program varies from year to year based on the annual allocation of campus based aid received by the Nancy McCarthy '02 serves as a work study for the Office of Admissions. Preference must be given to those students who show the greatest need, as determined by the Financial Aid Office. Applicants must be enrolled at least half-time at the College. There are a limited number of positions on campus during the academic year that provide students a higher level of employment responsibility. Students are selected for employment on the basis of their ability to perform the work required in the position.
Interns receive a stipend for their work, and it is credited toward their tuition charges.
Internship opportunities are posted through the Student Employment Office, in the Daysheet and through the hiring departments. For their services, PAs receive credit toward their room equal to the price difference between a standard double and single room. For their services, RAs receive credit toward their room fees and a stipend. RAs usually are upperclass students who have previously lived in campus residence halls, and they receive extensive training in working with residential students. RAs are appointed for a one semester or one year term by the Director of Residence Life.