Employment is offered on a part-time basis, and students can earn a portion of their educational costs by working. One of the objectives of the employment program is to provide job opportunities which will help students develop useful skills and responsibility and, at the same time, perform worthwhile services. The College Workship Program is an institutionally-funded work program. Students submit a timesheet showing hours worked and are paid minimum wage.
Students receive a paycheck for hours worked.
The Federal Work-Study Program is a cash program whereby students receive a check for the number of hours worked. Jobs are offered on campus to those students who qualify for the program. The program is funded in part by the federal government and by Howard Payne University. Students are paid minimum wage. This is a need-based program.