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Student Employment

Federal Work-Study Program (FWSP)

The Federal Work-Study Program provides part-time jobs for students with financial eligibility as established by the FAFSA. A student is assigned to work a specified number of hours at a campus location (typically five to ten hours per week) and is paid the current federal minimum wage for hours worked on a monthly basis. Priority date for file completion is February 15.

Workship

This institutionally funded program provides part-time employment for students who do not qualify for FWSP. Full-time students with special skills are eligible for employment on a first-come-first-served basis until funds have been exhausted. Funds are very limited, and the priority date for file completion is February 15. Students must file FAFSA to receive consideration.

Students participating in a student work program are paid at the minimum wage rate on a monthly basis. Students whose charges at the University have not been paid in full are strongly encouraged to apply their earnings to their student accounts. Work-Study/Workship awards are not considered a credit at registration as the students are paid only for the hours for which they work.

Off-Campus Employment

Jackson is a city with a population of 80,000 with a variety of employment opportunities for college students. Go explore!