On-Campus Student Employment
Working on campus is a great way to gain experience, provide a service to M State, and earn while you learn in a flexible and supportive work environment tied to the academic calendar. You can earn $17 an hour for up to 10 hours of work per week and win prizes by participating in fun activities to learn employment skills.
Some jobs available for non-work-study students
While most on-campus jobs are available for those who qualify for work study funds awarded by financial aid, some are available for anyone, regardless of financial aid status.
About work study
Work study is a need-based program that helps students meet financial obligations while attending college. Part-time on-campus employment up to 10 hours per week may be an option if you are eligible for work study funds as part of your college financial aid package.
- Students must complete the financial aid process to determine eligibility.
- Work study jobs are available to U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens. Work study jobs are not available to international students, but some departments are able to hire workers if funds are available through departmental budgets.
- Work study awards are paid bi-weekly in the form of paychecks for actual hours worked.
- There is no guarantee that students will earn the full amount of their work study award.
- Not all students are eligible for work study, and eligibility does not guarantee a position.
Requirements for work study
To qualify for work study funding:
- Your FAFSA must be complete, and you must have an official award notice from the M State Financial Aid office (check financial aid status through your SpartanNet account). Official financial aid awards will be available in mid-July.
- You must be actively enrolled in a minimum of six credits per semester.
- You must be making Satisfactory Academic Progress (66.66 percent completion rate and a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0).
About M State
A member of the Minnesota State system of colleges and universities, M State serves more than 10,000 students in credit and non-credit courses each year in over 70 career and liberal arts programs online and in-person at its four campuses in northwestern Minnesota. The college also partners with communities to provide workforce development services and other responsive training programs to 500 businesses and thousands of annual participants. M State faculty and staff are dedicated to the values of integrity, inclusion and innovation, and share a vision of, “A success story for every student.”
Minnesota State is an equal opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States.
Inquiries about Title IX can be directed to the college’s Title IX coordinator and/or to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights. The Title IX office is located on Moorhead’s campus, but it travels and serves all four campuses.
Kara Helmig, JD
Director of Title IX & Clery Compliance (Title IX Coordinator)
Office B160
1900 28th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
218.299.6522 | kara.helmig@minnesota.edu | titleix@minnesota.edu
