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The Work-Study Program

Work-study provides eligible students another means of meeting their financial obligations to the university. It is a beneficial program that allows students to gain valuable experience and networking opportunities.

Eligibility Requirements

Eligible students must:

• complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the current academic year;

• be enrolled at least half-time in a degree-seeking program (6 or more credit hours);

• demonstrate financial need.

• have a cumulative GPA of (respective of academic classification):

Academic Classification Level	Cumulative GPA Requirements
Freshmen	1.7 or higher
Sophomores	1.8 or higher
Juniors/Seniors	2.0 or higher
Graduate Students	3.0 or higher

Note: DNIMAS students and resident assistants are not eligible for work-study.

Work-Study Program

The work-study program allows eligible students to be awarded either federal or institutional work-study. Institutional work-study excludes employment from the following departments:

• athletics;
• housing;
• student activities;
• parking; band.

If you have received your financial aid award letter and were not awarded work-study and would like to be considered for federal or institutional work-study, click here to submit your request.

Note: Funds may become available after October 1st, and you will be notified by e-mail if you are awarded.
 

Campus Employment

Once a student finds campus employment, a job assignment packet must be obtained from the supervisor and completed by both the student and the supervisor. All documents MUST be returned to the Financial Aid Office prior to the student's first day of work.

Students can work up to 20 hours per week (up to 6 hours per day) during the academic year. Students are paid biweekly on Friday at hourly rates based upon their classification. Work-study checks can be retrieved from the Cashier's Office in Wilson Hall (M-F 8:30 am - 4:30 pm).

It is recommended that work-study students enroll in Direct Deposit by completing the Direct Deposit Authorization form and submitting it to the Payroll Office in Suite 360 of the Administration Building.

Remember to update address information in the Registrar's and Payroll Offices.

Work-Study Forms

Completed Work-Study forms are required prior to a student beginning employment. Please do not download these forms if you do not have a Work-Study award on your Financial Aid Award Letter.     Work-Study Forms

Dismissal from Work-Study Program

Please note that the forging of timesheets is considered falsification of a legal document. Any student who falsifies a time sheet by adding time or signing the name of a college representative will be dismissed from the work-study program and be responsible for paying back any monies which may have been issued.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why is work-study not counted toward my tuition balance?

A: Work-study funds are paid out only when the student works the contracted hours. Since situations could arise which prevent you from working the contracted hours, we cannot rely on those funds as accounts receivable. However, since the checks will be made payable to you, you have the option of using those funds to pay on your account.

Q: Now that I know that I have been awarded work-study, what should I do next?

A: Once you receive notification of your work-study award, you must find a work-study position on campus, attend a mandatory student orientation, and interview for the position.

Q: Where can I work on campus?

A: To view available work-study positions, go to the Campus Employment website.

Q: When does work-study start?

A: You can begin work only after you have attended the mandatory workshop. Notification will be sent to inform you of the dates, time, and location of the workshop.

Q: What are they types of work-study funds?

A: There are federal and institutional work-study funds. If you have been awarded federal funds, you may work wherever there is a vacancy. However, if you were awarded institutional funds, you may not work in the following departments: athletics, housing, student activities, parking, and band.

Q: Can my friend and I work at the same location?

A: You and your friend may work at the same location provided that both of you are awarded the same type of work-study funds (institutional work-study funds are restricted, and federal work-study funds are not), and the department has enough openings.

Q: Do I need to bring a resume´ or anything else?

A: You will need to bring identification for employment verification. It is a good idea to prepare a resume´ as some departments may request one.

Further questions about the work-study program may be directed to Ms. Shakehma Bonney at sbonney@nsu.edu .
 

The positions listed on the Work Study job board are available for Norfolk State University students who have been awarded Federal/University Funds Work-Study through the Office of Student Financial Aid Work-Study Program.