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Student Employment Services
New Work-Study Student Information
Student Employment ServicesCentennial HallFort Collins, CO [email protected]
What is Work-Study?It is a part-time job opportunityWages can be used to help pay for college
expensesAward amount is the total amount you can earn
during the academic yearUsually $3,000 per year, but you can request an
increase, if funds are available and you are eligible
You are not paid to study; rather, you use your earnings to pay for your studies
Work-Study is paid every other week by direct deposit to a personal bank account
What is Work-Study? (cont’d)Work-Study wages are subsidized
70% of your wages are paid from work-study funds
30% of your wages are paid from employer fundsYou can work around your class scheduleYou will usually have time off during school
breaksTwo types of Work-Study:
Need-Based Work-StudyMerit-Based Work-Study
What is Need-Based Work-Study?
Need-based work-study is awarded based on financial need, as determined by the FAFSA, and the availability of funds File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
early!Advantages:
If you worked work-study in a prior year, you are awarded renewal work-study each subsequent year, if eligible
Earnings can be excluded from income when filing FAFSACan be used to work in either on or off-campus jobs Can also be used to work in Federal Community Service
positions Community Service: Jobs that benefit local community –
Library, Centers for Disease Control, Literacy/Math Tutors in Elementary Schools
What is Merit-Based Work-Study?
Not based on financial need. No FAFSA requiredApplication is available on RAMweb in early
February for the following academic yearJobs must be located before applying
The award is based primarily upon the applicant finding a job in their major or a job which strengthens career goals
Awards are made on a first-come, first-served basis Funds are limited, so apply immediately
Colorado merit – For undergraduate Colorado residents only
Nonresident merit – For undergraduate and graduate nonresident students
Where Can I Work?Most common employment location is on-campus
Many academic and administrative departments hire work-study students
Selected off-campus agencies also have contracted with the University to hire work-study students
Federal Community Service Work-Study jobs are available to any interested student with a work-study awardCommunity Service Jobs could be working for select
elementary schools as Literacy/Math Tutors or other approved jobs for the public good
How Do I Find a Job?
RAMweb job postings - JobX Ramweb.colostate.edu Click on “Student Job Listing” under “Financial Information” and login Read Disclaimers, run multiple searches, and view jobs When viewing the job list, click on the magnifying glass more job
details You may also sign up for JobMail
JobMail is a system that notifies you automatically by email when jobs of interest to YOU are posted.
You must complete a JobMail subscription to enable Go to “My Dashboard” “Add New Subscription”
View the JobX Student User Guide for more assistance
Still having trouble? Call and set up a time to meet with Student Employment Services, 970-491-5714
Interview Tips
Follow directions on job posting on how to applyTake it seriouslyDress appropriatelyBe on time for the interviewBe prepared to talk about yourself and your work
experienceEmail a copy of your work-study award from RAMweb
to employer, or bring a copy to the interviewBring/send a resume, or job historyAsk questions—duties, hours, pay rate, expectations?Thank the employer
What Kind of Jobs Are Available?
We have over one hundred different student job classifications
A majority of jobs available involve administrative work, lab work, tutoring children, computer programming, working with animals and working in the residence halls.
What Are the Pay Rates?
The type of job you find determines the pay rate—each job classification has a pay rate range attached
The lowest student pay rate: $8.00/hour (current minimum wage)
The average pay rate -- $9.61/hour
The employer may choose to give merit raises10 steps of pay for each job classification
Automatic cost of living raises may be applied if the economy is good
Examples of Student Pay Rates/Hour
Job Title Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Admin Assistant I $10.05 $10.30 $10.55 Campus Rec Worker $8.21 $8.42 $8.62 Classroom Assistant $8.21 $8.42 $8.62 Computer Lab Asst I $8.67 $8.89 $9.10 Lab Assistant Intern $8.45 $8.66 $8.87 Literacy/Math Tutor $10.00 $10.25 $10.50
How Many Hours Do I Need to Work?
Hourly pay rate and work-study award amount determine the number of hours/week you will work.
Example: $3,000 work-study award $9.00/hour pay rate32 weeks of work per academic year$3,000 award / $9.00 per hour / 32 weeks=> 10 hours/week
For more examples, view the Work-Study Allocation Table
How Do I Get Paid?
You will be asked to fill out the I-9 The I-9 is used to prove identity & eligibility
to work in the United StatesYou will need to show evidence of identity
and eligibility using original documentsYou can use, for example, a Passport, Driver
License, CSU ID, Social Security Card, Birth Certificate
How Do I Get Paid? (cont’d)
You will be asked to fill out the Pay Disposition Action form This document is used to set up direct
deposit to your bank accountMust provide voided check or letter from
bank with your account number and routing number clearly indicated
You pay is deposited directly into a bank account of your choice
How Do I Get Paid? (cont’d)
You will be asked to fill out the W-4 form The W-4 is used to determine amount of tax
withholding:Have an idea for number of exemptions you will
claim, or if you will file “Exempt”
How Do I Get Paid? (cont’d)
You will either submit a time sheet to document hours worked, or clock-in hours worked using a time clockImportant: submit correct time on time sheet and get
supervisor’s signatureAsk your employer about deadline for submitting hours
worked
Pay day is every other FridayFollow this link to view the Pay Period Schedule
Work-Study Rules I Should Know
You may have only 1 work-study job at a timeIt is important to find a job early, as jobs get filled
quicklyTry to earn all of your award amountYou can earn up to 50% of your total award amount
during the fall term. The remaining 50% (plus any remaining amount from the fall term) can be earned during the spring term
You must not work during scheduled class timesYou must not work more than an average of 20
hours/week
Online Resources & Contact Info
Online Resources:www.ses.colostate.eduRAMweb.colostate.edu
Contact Info:Student Employment ServicesCentennial HallEmail: [email protected]: 970-491-5714
Good luck with your job search! Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions!