Need-based employment is designed for out-of-pocket personal expenses. It\u2019s a great way to gain independence and work experience, and get involved on campus.<\/p>\n
Student employment wages begin at NYS minimum wage and increase based on experience and job responsibilities. The expectation is that you will be able to earn about $4,000 during the academic year. This represents about ten or twelve hours a week of work on campus. In general, you should not work more than 20 hours a week during any week in which classes are held, and no more than 40 hours a week at other times, including summer. The University does not replace declined or unearned work eligibility with grant funding. Students can utilize outside scholarships or student\/parent loan options to help cover any work eligibility not used.<\/p>\n
Because of your academic schedule or extracurricular activities, you may want to replace part or all of your academic year employment expectation with non-need-based borrowing. You may do so within the limits of the loan programs.<\/p>\n
Paychecks are issued directly to student employees on a biweekly basis. It is your responsibility to see that your hours of employment are properly recorded on time sheets and that they are submitted to your supervisor for timely approval.<\/p>\n