Student Employees FAQs

Student Employee

• What is Federal Work Study?
• I have recently been awarded, and accepted, Federal Work Study funding for this semester or academic year. What are my next steps in the process?
• What is a Graduate Assistantship?
• I have recently started work in a graduate assistantship. When will I be paid?
• I have recently started work in a Federal Work Student or Student Temporary Wage position. When will I be paid?
• Can I begin working as soon as I am offered a job?
• I am working a Federal Work Study job; can I also work a Student Temporary Wage position?
• How many jobs can I work?
• Can I work a student and a non-student job simultaneously?
• Can I work more than (1) Federal Work Study job?
• How many hours may I work each week?
• How much can I earn as a Federal Work Study or Student Temporary Wage employee?
• Why don’t I have access to my time sheet?
• Does the I-9 and hiring packet expire?
• Will I be required to complete a Criminal Background check?
• Can students work during University Breaks?
• As a student employee, am I eligible to receive benefits?
• What are the Human Resources hours of operation?
• What verification documentation do I need to complete my I-9?