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  • Home / Cost & Aid / Financial Aid / Federal Work Study

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    Federal Work Study

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    Federal Work Study 

    Federal Work Study (FWS) is a campus-based, federally funded employment program that provides paid jobs for students with financial need.

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    Work Study is designed to help students meet educational expenses, while encouraging community service work and work related to the student’s course of study.


    Work-Study Forms and

    Important Information

    ALL students must complete and return their Work Study Application and Certification form before they can begin working.  Work Study Application and Certification forms are available in the Student Service Center (Mullen Building, Room 203). 

    Work Study Timesheets will be given to students at the time they return their completed Work Study Application and Certification form and any necessary tax forms (see below).

    Students NEW to the Federal Work Study Program must complete the USCIS I-9 Form, Federal Withholding W-4 Form, and the Ohio Withholding IT4 Form.  All forms must be returned to the Student Service Center (Mullen Building, Room 203) with appropriate forms of ID (State issued driver's license or State ID and Social Security Card or Birth Certificate OR  U.S. Passport).

    Federal Work Study Student Rights and Responsibilities

    2023-2024 Work Study Timesheet Due Dates

    Helpful Hints for Completing the Work Study Timesheet

    Payroll Automatic Direct Deposit Form

    USCIS I-9 Form

    Federal Withholding W-4 Form

    Ohio Withholding IT4 Form

    Work-Study Positions


    Academic Support Services


    Student Test Proctor

    Proctors are essential to the daily operations of the Testing Center, as they monitor students as they take quizzes, tests, and exams, ensure the test takers are following Testing Center policies and remaining on task. Proctors will assist test takers with technological issues during online exams.

    Proctors are scheduled on an as needed basis according to test schedules, using calendar invites through Outlook based on availability provided in the

    Student Employment Application.

    • Proctors must be dependable and respect the confidentiality of students receiving  accommodations
    • Proctors must check their Ursuline emails daily and are expected to respond to a calendar invite as soon as possible, and within 24 hours.

    Contact Person: TaRell Derry
    tarell.derry@ursuline.edu              440-684-6080
    Mullen Building – MU 130
    Positions Available: 6                     Wage: $10.00 hour
    Average hours per week: Varies - Weekdays
    Application Required: Yes, TEST PROCTOR EMPLOYEE APPLICATION



    Academic Coaching & Support Services

    Academic Coaches (Tutors) assists students with academic success strategies. The primary responsibility of a tutor is to support students to become more independent learners, persist in college, and reach their goals.

    Academic Coaches provide individual and/or group coaching to students based across a broad range of courses based on their personal area of expertise. Academic Coaches meet with students to clarify and review concepts taught in class, explain processes, and help students solve specific problems.

    Coaching supports classroom-centered activities, and as such, the emphasis and content of the coaching sessions is determined by the student’s needs.
    Coaches collaborate with colleagues and the coordinator to support their own professional development.

    Contact Person: Carmen Houston
    Carmen.houston@ursuline.edu     440-646-8123
    Besse Library – BL 4
    Positions Available: 5                     Wage: $12.00 hour
    Average hours per week: 10 - Weekdays, Evenings, and Weekends
    Application Required: Yes, see contact person for application




    Admissions - Undergraduate Admissions


    Ursuline Guiding Arrow

    Ursuline Guiding Arrows (UGAs) are our campus tour guides. They guide students and their families through Campus and immerse them in the campus experience. UGAs are responsible for individual tours, group tours, event hospitality, light office work is expected when they are not responsible for providing a tour, and other duties as assigned

    Contact Person: Sarah McCord
    Sarah.mccord@ursuline.edu         440-646-8366
    Mullen Building - MU 220A
    Positions Available: 2                     Wage: $10.00 hour
    Average hours per week: 8 hrs. - Weekdays, Evenings, and Weekends
    Application Required: Yes, see contact person for application



    Head Ursuline Guiding Arrow

    The Head UGA will be a leader among the UGA staff and serve as a positive representative of the Ursuline Admission Office. The Head UGA will be responsible for assisting in the hiring and training of new UGAs, communicating relevant updates and information to UGAs, and serving as a leader during event and group visit days, organizing the UGA team.

    The Head UGA will assist with special projects within the Enrollment Management Office as needed. These projects may be related to social media, student services, campus improvements, marketing, and more.

    The Head UGA is responsible for:
    • Maintains the UGA Schedule
    • Facilitates training for new UGAs
    • Assists with coordinating daily/weekly projects for UGA staff
    • Assists with EM staff, regularly evaluates UGA staff for quality control on tours
    • Works with EM staff to maintain accurate information about campus & the UGA manual
    • Coordinate student-led marketing ventures on behalf of the EM Office
    • Will be given additional opportunities to work on counselor-related projects that are more       advanced (Slate-related, etc.).


    Contact Person: Sarah McCord
    Sarah.mccord@ursuline.edu            440-646-8366
    Mullen Building - MU 220A
    Positions Available: 0                     Wage: $12.00 hour
    Average hours per week: 8 hrs. - Weekdays, Evenings, and Weekends
    Application Required: Yes, see contact person for application




    Alumni Office - Institutional Advancement


    Alumnae/i Relations and Annual Fund

    Alumni Office is looking for a student worker to assist with Alumnae/i relations and Annual Funds events and activities. Student should be experienced in Microsoft Programs (Excel, Word, etc.), with great organizational skills, and has experience with organizing events.

    Contact Person: Mary Gygli
    Mary.gygli@ursuline.edu                440-646-8370
    Mullen Building - MU 238
    Positions Available: 1                     Wage: $10.00 hour
    Average hours per week: 10 hrs. - Weekdays, and Evenings
    Application Required:  No, contact person listed above




    Art Therapy Department - Undergraduate


    Studio Assistant - Undergraduate

    Art Therapy Studio Assistant is responsible for art therapy studio upkeep, including keeping supplies stocked, clean, and well organized. Preparing supplies for undergraduate classes and putting together displays as requested.

    Students will work cooperatively with ATC Graduate Program Studio Assistant.

    • Students must be able to take direction, initiative, and work independently with minimal supervision.
    • Hours are flexible; however, students must work around class schedules.
    • Art Therapy major only, preferably sophomore or higher rank.

    Contact Person: Jennifer Schwartz
    jennifer.schwartz@ursuline.edu     440-484-7030
    Parker Hannifin - PH 212
    Positions Available: 1                     Wage: $10.00 hour
    Average hours per week: 10 hrs. – Weekdays and Evenings
    Application Required: No, contact person listed above



    Art Therapy Program Assistant - Undergraduate

    Art Therapy Program Assistant is responsible for printing and collating materials for classes, supporting instructor needs on D2L, promoting departmental events, and activities by making flyers and social media posts. Supporting U-Earth activities, supporting departmental events (planning and implementation), helping create and hang displays, data entry, and other duties as assigned.

    Position will collaborate with Art Therapy Studio Assistant, ATC Graduate Program Studio Assistant, and Marketing Department, under the direction of the art therapy faculty.

    • Students must be able to take direction, initiative, and work independently with minimal supervision.
    • Hours are flexible; however, students must work around class schedules.
    • Art Therapy major only, preferably sophomore or higher rank.

    Contact Person: Jennifer Schwartz
    jennifer.schwartz@ursuline.edu       440-484-7030
    Parker Hannifin - PH 212
    Positions Available: 1                       Wage: $10.00 hour
    Average hours per week: 10 hrs. – Weekdays and Evenings
    Application Required: No, contact person listed above




    Athletic Department


    Fitness Center Supervisor

    Fitness Center Superisor responsibilities include:

    • Maintenance of fitness center equipment,
    • Assure safety of fitness center members
    • Wipe down equipment, sweep, and organize equipment
    • Must be able to lift 40+lbs

    Contact person: Joseph Caraciolo
    @ursuline.edu                                440-684-
    Stano Athletic Center - SC 212
    Positions Available: 0                  Wage: $10.00 hour
    Average hours per week: 6 hrs. – Weekdays and Evenings
    Application Required: No, contact person listed above


    Game Worker

    Game day workers will assist with various game operations at volleyball, soccer, basketball, lacrosse, and softball games. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to game filming, photography, ball running, concession stand workers, ticket takers/sellers and music operation for athletic games.

    Contact Person: Kelly Russell/Grace Gravino
    Kelly.russel@ursuline.edu Grace.gravino@ursuline.edu
    Stano Athletic Center - SC 211         440-646-8308
    Positions Available: 0                     Wage: $10.00 hour
    Average hours per week: 3 hrs. – Weekdays, Evenings, and Weekends
    Application Required: No, contact person listed above

    Team Laundry - Lacrosse

    Workers will collect jerseys after scrimmages and games. They will wash, dry, and organize them in preparation for the next competition. They will also wash and dry training jerseys when necessary. Work is only available during the lacrosse season.

    • Must be available 2-3 days per week, after practice.

    Contact person: Ashley Bernardi
    @ursuline.edu                                   440-684-
    Stano Athletic Center - SC 218
    Positions Available: 0                     Wage: $10.00 hour
    Average hours per week: 5 hrs. – Weekdays only
    Application Required: No, contact person listed above



    Team Laundry - Soccer

    Workers will collect jerseys after scrimmages and games. They will wash, dry, and organize them in preparation for the next competition. They will also wash and dry training jerseys when necessary. Work is only available during the soccer season.

    Contact person: Kelcie Hook/Jason Kubbins
    @ursuline.edu                                   440-684-
    Stano Athletic Center - SC 220
    Positions Available: 0                      Wage: $10.00 hour
    Average hours per week: 6 - 9hrs. – Weekdays, Evenings, and Weekends
    Application Required: No, contact person listed above



    Track and Field Manager

    The Track & Field Manager will be required to assisting the Track & Field Coaches: set up/break down of equipment, record work outs and organize groups.

    Contact Person: Joseph Caraciolo
    Joseph.caraciolo@ursuline.edu       440-684-
    Stano Athletic Center - SC 212
    Positions Available: 0                     Wage: $10.00 hour
    Average hours per week: 8 hrs. – Weekdays only
    Application Required: No, contact person listed above



    Training Room Assistant

    This position involves game set-up and take-down. During games students may assist the visiting team, assist with filling coolers, and ice chests. Students will assist with office work, filing, cleaning, and organizing training room.

    Contact Person: Catherine Rook
    crook@ursuline.edu                       440-684-
    Stano Athletic Center - SC 119
    Positions Available: 2                     Wage: $10.00 hour
    Average hours per week: 4 – 10 hrs. – Weekdays, Evenings, and Weekends
    Application Required: No, contact person listed above




    Audio Visual


    Student AV Assistant

    This position assists with audio visual equipment setup, checking the equipment in/out, shelving audio visual materials, organizing equipment in the Audio Visual Department, and assisting faculty and students with equipment and locating material.

    • Must be able to lift to 50 lbs.

    Contact Person: Andrew Dirk
    adirk@ursuline.edu                        440-684-6125
    Bessie Library - Room BL AV Department
    Positions Available: 2                      Wage: $10.00 hour
    Average hours per week: 5 hrs. – Weekdays, Evenings, and Weekends
    Application Required: No, contact person listed above




    Biology Department


    Biology Lab Assistant

    This position involves preparing for and cleaning after labs, maintaining supplies and inventories, washing labware and running the dishwasher, watering plants, and caring for drosophila.

    Contact Person: Debby Blackley
    dblackley@ursuline.edu                 440-449-3036
    Dauby Science Center – DB 218
    Positions Available: 2                      Wage: $10.00 hour
    Average hours per week: 4 hrs. - Weekdays only
    Application Required: No, contact person listed above





    Campus Ministry


    Marketing Assistant

    The Marketing and Program Assistant will support the work of Campus Ministry by designing and posting promotional material (print and digital) and by assisting with basic office functions. This position involves assisting with all facets of programming: creating and distributing flyers and social media, promotion through “tabling,” set-up/clean-up, including liturgical events.

    • Training is provided
    • Students of all faith backgrounds are welcome.

    Contact Person: Paula Fitzgerald
    Paula.fitzgerald@ursuline.edu       440-646-8327
    Pilla Learning Center – PC 204
    Positions Available: 1                     Wage: $10.00 hour
    Average hours per week: 5 hrs. - Weekdays only
    Application Required: No, contact person listed above





    Chemistry Department


    Chemistry Lab Assistant

    This position involves setting out and putting away supplies for science and chemistry lab classes, assisting the lab coordinator in preparing chemicals for lab classes, performing general housekeeping around the Chemistry Department, and creating displays for bulletin board.

    • Knowledge of and/or experience in chemistry/science is preferred, but not required.
    • Chemistry work-study students enrolled in a chemistry course will find working in        department helps them learn chemistry.

    Contact Person: Chris Kolp
    Christopher.kolp@ursuline.edu         440-391-8392
    Dauby Science Center – DB 223A
    Positions Available: 0                      Wage: $10.00 hour
    Average hours per week: 1 – 4 hrs. – Weekdays only
    Application Required: No, contact person listed above




    Compliance Department


    Compliance Department Assistant

    Perform a variety of administrative duties to support the Director of Compliance, Title IX and Disability Coordinator and her administrative assistant, to facilitate the efficient operation of the compliance department.

    Essential Functions:

    • Must maintain confidentiality and manage confidential information with a high degree of discretion.
    • Ability to work with minimal supervision
    • Ability to prioritize and organize multiple assignments simultaneously
    • Attention to detail and accuracy
    • Flexibility, adaptability
    • Answer, screen, transfer phone calls
    • Greet and assist visitors
    • Perform routine administrative functions: prepare correspondence, photocopying, scanning documents, fax, incoming/outgoing mail, emails, handle U. S. Postal Service special mailings.
    • Order and maintain office supplies.
    • Create and maintain confidential filing system: electronic and paper
    • Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat
    • Ability to learn new systems

    Compliance online training.

    • Coordinate and assist with managing the College’s online training platforms (e. g. Sexual Assault Prevention Training by Vector Solutions)

    Meetings/Interviews

    • Take notes during meetings/interviews
    • Transcribe recordings
    • Create and maintain electronic and paper case files

    Other

    • Assist as needed with special projects, online and face to face training, orientation, and webinars.
    • Arrange Assist with in-person information table events to represent the Compliance Office
    • Assist with bystander intervention trainings
    • Registrations for conferences, webinars, seminars
    • Other duties as assigned


    Contact Person: Deborah Kamat
    Deborah.kamat@ursuline.edu
    Mullen Building – MU 155              440-484-7027
    Positions Available: 1                     Wage: $10.00 hour
    Average hours per week: 10 hrs. – Weekdays, Evenings, and Weekends
    Application Required: No, contact person listed above




    Counseling and Art Therapy - Graduate


    Student Assistant - Graduate

    This position is responsible for providing general assistance with the Counseling & Art Therapy program, including:

    • data entry and database organization
    • typing documents,
    • photocopying and scanning
    • creating fliers
    • supplies organization
    • other general assistance with tasks and errands, as needed.

    Skills required:

    • Exceptional organizational skills
    • Attention to detail and ability to follow directions
    • Internet, computer, and typing skills
    • Ability to lift and carry semi-heavy items, as needed


    Contact Person: Dr. Rebecca Miller
    Rebecca.miller@ursuline.edu
    Parker Hannifin – PH 218               440-684-6090
    Positions Available: 1                      Wage: $10.00 hour
    Average hours per week: 10 - 15 hrs. – Weekdays and Evenings
    Application Required: No, contact person listed above



    Studio Lab Assistant - Graduate

    Studio Lab Assistants will assist in keeping supplies in all classrooms in order, replenishing supplies as needed, and assisting the faculty with reorganizing materials over the semester and year. They may also assist with workshops provided to students, faculty/staff, or to the public
    Skills needed:
    • A basic understanding of a variety of art materials
    • Good organization skills
    • Knowledge of clay and glazes is a plus.
    Hours may be flexible, and most can be done during the week, but may occasionally involve a weekend depending on material shipments and workshops. Times are negotiable.

    Contact Person: Gale Rule-Hoffman
    grulehoffman@ursuline.edu
    Parker Hannifin – PH 216              440-646-8138
    Positions Available: 2                     Wage: $10.00 hour
    Average hours per week: 5+ hrs. – Weekdays and Weekends
    Application Required: No, contact person listed above





    Financial Aid Department


    Student Assistant

    The Financial Aid Office is looking to hire two to three student workers to help with basic office duties (filing, mailings, data entry, and looking up information) and special projects for the Financial Aid Office and Student Service Center.

    Skills Required:

    • Must maintain confidentiality and manage confidential information with a high degree of discretion
    • Attention to detail and accuracy
    • Effective communication skills
    • Good Organization skills
    • Experience with customer service a plus
    • Fluent in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Access, etc.)

    Contact Person: Angela Sandi
    asandi@ursuline.edu
    Mullen Building – MU 203              440-646-8309
    Positions Available: 3                     Wage: $10.00 hour
    Average hours per week: 5+ hrs. – Weekdays only
    Application Required: No, contact person listed above




    Library


    Learning Commons Student Assistant

    This position involves assisting library users in finding resources and information, assisting with computers, printers, and software, shelve books, and assist with other Library processes and projects.

    Contact person: Marylou Deehr
    mdeehr@ursuline.edu                            440-449-4202
    Besse Library
    Positions Available: 10 -12                     Wage: $10.00 hour
    Average hours per week: 5 – 10 hrs. – Weekdays, Evenings, and Weekends
    Application Required: No, contact person listed above




    Office of Diversity


    Student Assistant

    This position involves:

    • Assisting the Assistant Dean with designated events which may require some evening and weekend hours
    • Support the operations of the office; basic office administrative functions: creating publications and flyers, photocopying, picking up and delivering mail, and sending emails to office distribution lists
    • Work closely with AIMS Mentoring Program
    • Create and maintain monthly bulletin board
    • Must be able to be in the office at least 5 hours per week

    Contact Person: Yolanda King
    Yolunda.king@ursuline.edu            440-684-6085
    Pilla Learning Center – PC 201
    Positions Available: 3                      Wage: $10.00 hour
    Average hours per week: 10 - 15 hrs. – Weekdays, Evenings, and Weekends
    Application Required: No, contact person listed above




    Office of Student Activities 

    Student Engagement and Orientation


    Orientation Arrow

    Orientation Arrows (OAs) serve as student leader representative at the Ursuline College (UC) Orientation programs. OAs work with new students and their families in small groups and guide them through their transition to UC. OA staff assist with the following Orientation Programs: Academic Orientation (Summer), and New Student Orientation (Fall and Spring).

    Applicants must:

    • Be in good judicial standing with the College
    • Be in good academic standing (minimum 2.0 Cum GPA) with the College.
    • Demonstrate campus engagement, good customer service skills, and knowledge about the College’s structure, procedures, and policies
    • Must be able to fulfill the Orientation Time Commitments

    Contact Person: Cindy Deng
    Cindy.deng@ursuline.edu                   440-449-3785
    Pilla Learning Center – PC 216
    Positions Available: 4 - 5                     Wage: $10.00 hour
    Average hours per week: 20 hrs. – Weekdays, Evenings, and Weekends
    Application Required: Yes



    Welcome Week Committee Member

    Welcome Week Committee Member main responsibilities is to:

    • Provide a welcoming and positive presence for all students and the college community
    • To work with the Office of Student Engagement and Orientation professional staff and the Welcome Week Committee members to plan, promote, and facilitate specific activities
    • To attend regular meetings and a training (during Summer). There will be a time, a week before classes begin, to prepare for Welcome Week events and training refresh.

    Benefits of being a Welcome Week Leader

    • Leadership skills
    • Public Speaking
    • Event Planning
    • Being a mentor to new students
    • Involvement in the campus community
    • Collaboration
    • Team Building Skills

    Contact Person: Cindy Deng
    Cindy.deng@ursuline.edu                   440-449-3485
    Pilla Learning Center – PC 216
    Positions Available: 4 - 5                     Wage: $10.00 hour
    Average hours per week: 10 hrs. – Weekdays, Evenings, and Weekends
    Application Required: No, contact person listed above




    Office of Student Affairs


    Pilla Front Desk

    Being a welcoming face to visitors on campus or new students in the Pilla building. Helping visitors figure out where they need to go and giving general information. As well as various as-needed jobs for Student Affairs offices such as mailings, office work, event prep, etc.

    Contact Person: Amanda Antenucci
    Amanda.antenucci@ursuline.edu           440-646-8320
    Pilla Learning Center – PC 203
    Positions Available: 6                              Wage: $10.00 hour
    Average hours per week: 4 - 12 hrs. – Weekdays only
    Application Required: No, contact persons listed above



    Women’s Center - Student Assistant

    This job entails tasks that include utilizing a variety of skills from creating publicity, event planning, social media, writing editorial, creating fliers in Canva, using excel, taking meeting notes, Microsoft Office, public speaking, sitting at information tables promoting events, and other duties as assigned.

    Contact Person: Amy Lechko
    alechko@ursuline.edu                         440-646-8336
    Pilla Learning Center – PC 208
    Positions Available: 1 - 2                     Wage: $10.00 hour
    Average hours per week: 2 - 5 hrs. – Evenings
    Application Required: Yes, Student Assistant Application




    Registrar’s Office


    Office Assistant

    The Registrar’s Office Assistant is responsible for assisting with projects and processing in the Registrar’s Office. Responsibilities include data entry, scanning, copying, filing, and other general office duties as assigned by the Registrar and Associate Registrar.

    Skills Required:

    • Attention to detail
    • High level of confidentiality
    • Dependable
    • Positive Communication Skills

    Contact Person: Barb Helms
    Barbara.helms@ursuline.edu          440-646-8126
    Mullen Building – MU 202
    Positions Available: 2                      Wage: $10.00 hour
    Average hours per week: 20 hrs. – Weekdays only
    Application Required: No, contact person listed above





    Residence Life


    Resident Assistant

    The resident assistant (RA) is a fellow student who has been selected and trained to create a positive living environment that is fair to all and conductive to studying. The RA is expected to know the residents, be familiar with college policies, and be available when needed. The RA serves as a facilitator of community development through programming and building relationships with other residents. RAs support their residents, provide campus resources, mediate conflicts, encourage hall (and campus) involvement, and role model respectful behavior. RAs will have responsibilities related to pandemic protocol in congregate housing and may be asked to assist with enforcing college expectation designed to mitigate the risk of infection and spread of COVID-19. RAs are required to be visible and available during their scheduled duty night and other non-scheduled times. Finally, RAs are expected to assist and communicate community concerns to the Director of Residence Life.

    Contact Person: Gina DeMart-Kraus
    gdemart@ursuline.edu                     440-646-8334
    Pilla Learning Center – PC 202
    Positions Available: 0                     Wage: $10.00 hour
    Average hours per week: 18 hrs. – Weekdays, Evenings, and Weekends
    Application Required: Yes



    Community Assistant

    The Community Assistant (CA) will provide administrative and pandemic support to the Residence Life Team in helping to create a positive living environment that is fair to all and conductive to studying. The CA is expected to know most of the residence and be familiar with college policies. Applicants should have flexibility in their schedules around the lunch and dinner times during the week, and brunch and dinner times during the weekend and designated holidays. Additionally, the CA will have responsibilities related to pandemic protocol in congregate housing that may include, but is not limited to, assisting with meal delivery to residents in isolation or quarantine.

    • Must be a current resident student living on campus
    • Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater
    • Available days, evenings, and weekends
    • Strong Communication and Time Management Skills
    • Must be familiar with all three resident halls
    • Able to manage confidential information

    Contact Person: Gina DeMart-Kraus
    gdemart@ursuline.edu                     440-646-8334
    Pilla Learning Center – PC 202
    Positions Available: 0                     Wage: $10.00 hour
    Average hours per week: 18 hrs. – Weekdays, Evenings, and Weekends
    Application Required: Yes



    Work-Study FAQs


    How do I become eligible for work-study?

    • The first step to becoming eligible is filling out the FAFSA application.
    • Only students that are U.S. citizens or resident aliens can receive Federal Work-Study.
    • Students must demonstrate financial need as calculated by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

    Am I required to participate in the Federal Work Study Program if it has been awarded?

    • No, students are not obligated to participate in the student employment program.

    I was not awarded Federal Work-Study, am I not allowed to participate in the Federal Work Study Program?

    • No, you may still be eligible to participate in the Federal Work-Study Program. 
    • Please stop by the Student Service Center to see if work study can be added to your financial aid package.   

     Are Federal Work-Study Jobs on campus or off campus?

    • Work study positions are available both on and off Campus.
      • If you work on campus, you will be working for Ursuline College.
    • There are also positions available off campus, participating in various community service positions.

     How many hours am I allowed to work?

    • Students cannot work more than 20 hours per week during regular academic terms.
      • The 20 hours includes a combination of all positions you hold on and off campus.
      • Students may not work more than 6 consecutive hours without taking a 30 minute break.
    • During breaks and between semesters, students can work up to 40 hours per week, but never more than 40 hours in a week.
      • Students may not work more than 6 consecutive hours without taking a 30 minute break.

     What is the pay rate for Work Study positions?

    • Current pay rate is set at $10.00 per hour for all positions.

     How do I find a Federal Work Study position?

    • Available positions are listed below.
    • You will need pick up your Federal Work-Study Application and Certification form from the Student Service Center (One-Stop) located in the Mullen Building, Room 203.
    • Once you have found a job that you are interested in, you will contact the employer directly or complete the required application. 
      • When hired, you will bring the Application and Certification form back to the Student Service Center once your supervisor has completed the bottom portion.
      • In addition, you will also need to complete the necessary payroll tax forms before you begin working. You can get these tax forms from the Student Service Center or download them from the Work Study Forms and Important Information section above.

     When and how do work study students get paid?

    • Work study students are paid by check, the 15thof every month. 
      • Time sheets turned in after the currents month’s due date will be paid the following month (see 2021-2022 Work Study Timesheet Due Dates). 
    • Work study paychecks are mailed to the student’s home address.  
      • Students may choose to directly deposit their paychecks into their personal checking or savings accounts (see Automatic Deposit Form).