Work-Study Program

Federal & State

One way you can help pay for your education is through a work-study job. 勤工俭学工作允许学生在校园内或校外在预先批准的组织兼职工作.

Work-study is more than an ordinary part-time job: it’s a form of financial aid, awarded either by the state or federal government, as a form of “self-help” so you don’t have to pay it back. Through work-study, you gain work experience and professional skills, network in your field of interest, and best of all earn a paycheck, ultimately helping you pay for your education!

To get a work-study job, 你必须有一个完整的适用援助年度的FAFSA,并符合资格标准.

As a reminder, work-study funds awarded to you will NOT pay toward your student balance.

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Frequent Questions

For Students

  • What is work-study?

    勤工俭学是基于需求的财政援助计划(联邦和州),帮助学生寻找兼职学生就业.

    这种“自助”援助帮助学生通过在校内或校外预先批准的组织工作来发展专业技能和经验. 

     

  • Who is eligible for work-study?

    联邦工作学习计划允许你在校园内与特定部门或校外与社区服务合作伙伴一起工作. You must:

    • Submit the FAFSA for the current aid year and demonstrate financial need
    • Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
    • 本学期至少半学时(研究生5学时,本科生6学时)
    • Meet Lamar University’s Satisfactory Academic Policy Requirements

    If you are a resident of Texas and meet the above requirements, you may be eligible for the Texas College Work Study Program.

    重要的是要记住,学生必须满足所有的经济援助要求,才能获得勤工俭学基金.

  • How do I get work-study?

    如果你的FAFSA符合条件,你将自动获得勤工俭学. 以前被雇佣为勤工俭学学生的学生也将在他们的账户上打包勤工俭学.

    任何学生的帐户上没有勤工俭学可以申请勤工俭学通过 Campus Logic.

  • What if I am not eligible for work-study?

    Like most financial aid, work-study awards are based on academic performance, fund availability, and financial need.

    Since work-study is based on financial need, 奖学金金额将受到学生的经济援助(COA)的影响。. The work-study award must “fit” within the student’s financial aid COA, and not negatively affect other financial aid awards.

    如果您对您的资格有疑问或担忧,请联系financialaid@wxdlsl.com or Deborah Guillory at (409) 880-7800 or deborah.guillory@wxdlsl.com.

  • How does the work-study program work?

    符合条件的学生可以获得一般的勤工俭学奖励,每个学生的奖励可能有所不同. The generic award helps students market themselves for work-study positions.

    Work-study does not pay for a student’s tuition and fees; nor does it get disbursed with other financial aid awards. 学生通过在校内外的兼职学生就业获得勤工俭学奖,并获得他们的时间工资.

  • What semesters can I work?

    学生可以在他们注册的学期中至少以一半的时间工作. If you withdraw from all your classes or stop attending classes, you will no longer be able to work as a work-study student, since enrollment is required throughout the duration of employment.

    During the summer, students are eligible for work-study, if funds are available. 学生必须在他们打算工作的夏季学期至少注册一半的时间.

    Employment dates generally extend through the regular academic semesters. Keep in mind that holidays, university closings, and graduating semesters may influence the employment periods.

     

    Fall 2024-Spring 2024:
    September 1, 2024 to May 15, 2025

    Fall 2024 Semester Only:
    September 1, 2024 to December 11, 2024

    Spring 2025 Semester Only:
    January 16, 2025 to May 15, 2025

    Summer 2025 Semester:
    No dates available at this time

  • How do I find a work-study job?

    Work study positions are posted through the Human Resources office; you can browse available postings at http://jobs.wxdlsl.com.

     

  •  What happens if I can’t find a job?

    Just like a real job, sometimes there are simply not many positions available. If you are not able to find a work-study position, the Human Resources office may have other student employment positions available.

    Having a work-study award DOES NOT 保证你会找到一份工作——这只意味着你有资格获得资助.

    If you are unable to obtain employment, the work-study award will be canceled after 30 days of the first class day. However, 您可以随时参考在线勤工俭学表格再次申请勤工俭学资金, if available, through Campus Logic.

  • I’ve been offered a work-study job. What do I do now?

    Once you have been offered a work-study job, the hiring department will submit a request for hire, called a Personnel Action Form. This multistep process requires Student Employment, Financial Aid, and Human Resources to review student eligibility.

    At this point, 部门可能会开始协调工作时间表,并给你一个开始工作的预期日期. 新雇员将被要求完成犯罪背景调查和I-9就业许可, as well as additional On-Boarding documents. 请务必留意你在十大电子游艺网站排行的电子邮件,并持有两种有效的身份证(出生证明), Passport, Social Security Card, State ID or Driver’s License) ready to turn in at Human Resources. 请记住,人力资源部门必须在你开始第一天工作之前给予最终批准.

  • How many hours can I work now that I have a work-study job?

    All hourly employees can work no more than 20 hours per week. You and your supervisor will establish your schedule. 你在工作期间可以工作的小时数取决于你的勤工俭学奖励和你的工资率.

    For example:

    If your work-study award is $4,000 for the Fall and Spring semesters combined and you are getting paid at $10.那么在秋季学期和春季学期之间,你将有400个小时的学习时间. The $4,000 award is a projection of how much you could earn, and not an indication of how much you will earn: that depends on how many hours you are able to work.

    $4,000 ÷ $10.00 𝑝𝑒𝑟 hour = 400 𝑟𝑠

    重要的是要知道,你不应该在一个学期或一年的基础上工作超过你的勤工俭学奖励. 这样做会对你的其他经济援助产生负面影响,因为你的勤工俭学收入必须符合你的经济援助COA.

  • How do I get paid?

    学生通过自助服务横幅提交考勤卡,每两周支付一次工资. To input your hours:

    1. Log into your Self-Service Banner account
    2. Choose the pay period from the drop-down menu and click the time sheet button. Once the time sheet box appears, find the correct date and click enter hours.
    3. Input the time in and out per shift and click the save button. Continue to enter hours as needed for each day.

    Time sheets must be submitted by the end of each pay period. For submission due dates, reference the payroll schedule under forms.

  • What happens if I didn't get paid?

    If you weren't paid on the due date, make sure your time sheet was submitted and approved by 5 p.m. of the due date. If your time sheet was not submitted and/or approved by the due date, Payroll will process it in the next pay period. 如果您有其他问题,请致电(409)880-8000或 http://nymtox.wxdlsl.com/finance-and-operations/financial-services/payroll/index.html.

  • What happens if I decide to quit or transfer to another department?

    If you decide to quit or transfer your position, it is customary to provide a two weeks’ notice to your supervisor. 这将有助于确保你的辞职或调动在充足的时间内得到处理.

    Additionally, if you are transferring, the remaining award is what will be available to earn in the new department.

    For example:

    If you were awarded $ 4,000 in your work-study award and you have earned $2,436 in Department A, you will have $1,564 available to earn in Department B.

    $4,000 − $2,436 = $1,564

  • What happens if I earn more than my award?

    If you earn more than you are awarded it could affect your other financial aid, 最好在申请前咨询一下奖学金和财政援助办公室! 在某些情况下,收入超过勤工俭学奖励可能会导致学生被过度奖励. 超额奖励意味着学生获得的经济援助超过了他们的出勤费或经济需求所允许的数额. If there is an over-award, 其他经济援助可能会减少,以适应勤工俭学的收入.

    Therefore, 学生和导师都必须尽可能勤奋地监督他们的状态.

    如果您有任何问题,请随时通过以下方式与黛博拉·吉洛里联系:

    Deborah Guillory
    Lamar University
    Financial Aid Specialist Sr
    Beaumont, TX
    (409) 880-7800
    Deborah.guillory@wxdlsl.com 

  • Is work-study offered in the summer?

    如果你在春季获得了勤工俭学,你可以在夏季申请勤工俭学.  Simply fill out Work-Study Request Form through Campus Logic.


For Supervisors

  • What is work study?

    我们欢迎并鼓励各部门参加勤工俭学项目. 勤工俭学是一种基于需求的计划,允许学生在上学期间工作,以帮助支付他们的教育费用. 学生必须至少有一半的时间,并在适用的援助年度完成FAFSA才能获得勤工俭学. This program is awarded to undergraduate and graduate students.

    Half-Time enrollment is defined as 6 credit hours for an undergraduate and 4.5 credit hours for a graduate student. 

  • How many hours can students work?

    Students can work up to 20 hours per week. 

  • What is the pay rate for work study?

    All work study students are paid $10.00 per hour.

    Students are paid Bi-Weekly based on the payroll calendar.

  • Can work study students work in more than one Work-Study Position?

    Yes, students cannot exceed 20 hours per week. (Ex. Student works in Library 10 hours per week and Student Center 10 hours per week, at the end of each week student cannot exceed 20 hours. Supervisors must monitor students time). 

  • How do I know if a student is work study eligible?

    Please have students to provide a copy of their work study award statement. This is helpful before completing a Personnel Action Form. 如果收到人事行动表,学生还没有接受他们的资金, the Personnel Action Form will be returned to the hiring department. 在每个月初,我们将通过电子邮件向每个部门发送一份声明,其中包含您所在部门每个学生的估计余额.

     ***If a department would like to verify that a student qualifies for work study, please contact our office financialaid@wxdlsl.com or Deborah Guillory (409)880-7800 or deborah.guillory@wxdlsl.com

  • Where are the job postings located?

    Work study positions will go through Human Resources Office and be posted at http://jobs.wxdlsl.com.

  • What are the work study start and end dates?

    Work Study Start and End Dates

    Fall 2023 - Spring 2024:
    09-01-2023 to 05-09-2024

    Fall 2023 Semester:
    09-01-2023 to 12-07-2023

    Spring 2024 Semester:
    01-11-2024 to 05-09-2024

    Summer 2024 Semester:
    05-30-2024 to 08-01-2024

    NOTE: If a student is returning to work before the first day of Spring classes, they must be enrolled at least half-time resuming work.

    ***Students must be enrolled in six or more hours for Summer.***

  • Who should I contact if I have questions?


    If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Deborah Guillory:

    Deborah Guillory

    Lamar University

    Financial Aid Specialist Sr

    Beaumont, TX

    (409) 880-7800

    Deborah.guillory@wxdlsl.com 

     

    Resources

    Studentaid.gov