Student Employment / Work-Study
All student employment is administered through the Office of Academic Scholarships and Financial Aid. The following FAQ's will answer many of your questions. After reviewing the FAQ's you may select the "What to do - Step by Step" link at the left to begin your search.
Who can be employed?
Any Baylor University student who is interested in working on campus may compete for on campus jobs, after the priority deadline for Federal Work-Study eligible students.
When can I begin searching for a job?
All students may begin interviewing for on campus jobs after the priority deadline, usually three weeks into the Fall semester. At this time all available on campus jobs will be open to any Baylor University students who would like to apply.
What is the priority deadline?
The Office of Academic Scholarships and Financial Aid will set a deadline (usually three weeks into the fall semester) when on campus employment will be open to all Baylor University students. The priority deadline for fall 2008 is September 16th.
Why do some students get priority?
It is the policy of Baylor University to give priority for on campus employment to students who have completed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and have received, and accepted, financial aid through the Federal Work-Study program.
Can any student work in a community service designated job?
No. Due to federal regulations, community service designated jobs are available only to those students who are eligible for the Federal Work-Study program.
How much can I work on campus?
The number of hours per week a student works depends on several factors:
• Cannot earn more than the award amount and
• Cannot work more than 20 hours per week while enrolled in classes. This is a Baylor policy intended to protect the academic pursuits of the student.
Through July 19, 2008
Example: Semester award divided by hourly wage equals number of hours. $1,325.00/$5.85 = 226.50 hours
Number of hours divided by number of weeks per semester equals number of hours to work per week. 226.50 hours/20 weeks = 11.3 hours per week
Effective July 20, 2008
Example: Semester award divided by hourly wage equals number of hours. $1,325.00/$6.55 = 202.29 hours
Number of hours divided by number of weeks per semester equals number of hours to work per week. 202.29 hours/20 weeks = 10.114 hours per week
The budget of the hiring department may limit the student to a lower number of hours per week than they are eligible to work or would like to work.
Direct Deposit
Sign up with the Payroll Office for Direct Deposit of your paycheck into your personal checking or savings account. On the Payroll Office's Forms page choose the form titled "Request for Deposit of Payroll Earnings" (the PDF version is recommended because it is fillable). You will be able to track your earnings by using Web for Employees (the same website used to complete your online timecard in the Webtime Entry system).
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