You and your supervisor will set a work schedule around your classes, while also meeting the needs of the department. Typically during a semester, you will begin work during the first full week of classes and cease work on the last day of classes. Work during periods of non-enrollment, such as holidays, is at the discretion of the department and the Financial Aid Office. The award letter from the Financial Aid Office indicates the maximum dollar amount you may earn in the FWS Program for the 2001-2002 academic year. Your supervisor will determine your hourly rate of pay.
Most new assignments begin with the current federal minimum wage.
The position s responsibilities and your previous experience can also determine wage rates. Wage increases are determined by your department and are based on work performance, attendance, and increased responsibilities. Once employed, you will be paid once a month at the end of the month. Pay periods run from the 11th day of one month to the 10th day of the next month. You may sign up for direct deposit of your work-study paycheck through the Payroll Office.