Funds for this program are limited, and applications for these positions are selected by a committee through a competitive process. Not all proposals are approved. For students who are organized, holding a job on campus should not affect academic or personal activities. Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors receive slightly larger work-study awards to allow for the higher wage rates paid to more experienced student employees. Most students working 9-13 hrs a week are able to earn the amount included in their aid package.
Many students earn hourly rates that are much higher than the minimum.
Students receive a semi-monthly paycheck for hours worked and are expected to use their earnings to meet reasonable personal and book expenses. These calculations are based on a student working 14 weeks per semester. This does not include the week of finals.