Frequently Asked Questions About Student Employment

	What is student employment?
	What are the eligibility requirements for on-campus student employment?
	What is Work Study and how do I know if I am eligible to participate in the Work Study Program?
	What is the rate of pay for student employment/Work Study positions?
	How do I apply for student employment positions?

What is student employment?

Student employment is offered on a temporary, part-time basis to students who maintain at least half-time enrollment (full-time enrollment for qualified international students) at Lansing Community College. It is "at will" employment which means the employee is not under contract, is only hired for an indefinite period of time and can be dismissed at any time for any non-discriminatory reason.

What are the eligibility requirements for on-campus student employment?

To be eligible for student employment, students must meet the following criteria:

• Must be at least 18 years of age or a high school graduate

• Must have a valid Social Security Number (SSN) and card

• Must be eligible to work in the United States of America (i.e. U.S. citizen, resident alien, refugee, political asylee) or enrolled full-time as an international student (i.e. non-resident alien) with an F-1 visa and a valid I-20 issued by Lansing Community College

• Have and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (requirement does not apply while enrolled in your first semester at LCC)

• Enrolled for at least 6 credits (taken on either a numerical grade or pass/fail basis) in Fall and/or Spring Semesters; 3 credits in Summer Session. International student with an F-1 visa enrolled for at least 12 credits in Fall and/or Spring Semesters; 3 credits for grade in Summer (same grade rules apply for all semesters/sessions). Audited courses and incompletes (“I” grades that carryover from previous semester/s) do not apply toward employment eligibility. International students who claim exemption from the minimum enrollment requirements (outlined above) must obtain an approved visa exception from their international student counselor on a per semester basis.

What is Work Study and how do I know if I am eligible to participate in the Work Study Program?

Both the Federal Work Study and the Michigan Work Study Program provide access to student employment opportunities -- both on and off-campus. Students may be eligible for either the federal or state Work Study award, by indicating their interest on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) -- available through the Financial Aid Department in Enrollment Services. The Work Study award is actually a "maximum eligibility amount" that the student may earn up to, if they secure a qualified student employment position. The award amount will appear on the Financial Aid Award Notification (issued to the student upon completing the FAFSA), if the student qualifies. The award is then paid-out, to the student, in the form of wages. These Work Study "earnings" may be used to assist with various education-related expenses. Once the student attains their maximum eligibility amount (through gross earnings), employment may be terminated; it is considered to be temporary, part-time employment only.

Student employment is based upon skills and abilities -- not necessarily financial need. Therefore, Work Study-eligible students are not guaranteed a job. However, Work Study-eligibility does provide unique opportunities for either on-campus student employment offered by the College or for off-campus Work Study employment offered by qualified non-profit organizations and/or local/state/federal public agencies. Contact Center for Employment Services to explore what opportunities are available. CES also provides both on- and off-campus employment opportunities to students who have not received a Work Study award, regardless of financial need.

What is the rate of pay for student employment/Work Study positions?

• The rate of pay for all on-campus student employment positions is $7.70 /hour.
     

• The rate of pay varies for off-campus Work-Study positions, depending on the employer.
     

• The rate of pay for the America Reads tutoring program is $8.10 /hour.

How do I apply for student employment positions?

There are a variety of both on-campus and off-campus Work Study positions available to eligible LCC students. Students should check job listings weekly  at Center for Employment Services or through our web-based job posting system, CES JobLink.

On-Campus Student Employment:

Both Work Study and Non-Work Study eligible students may apply for on-campus positions. Students must first register on CES JobLink and complete the Student Employment Application, then apply for positions on-line.

Off-Campus Work Study:

Only Work Study eligible students may apply for off-campus Work Study positions. In order to access posted off-campus Work Study (WS) positions and officially secure WS employment, Center for Employment Services (CES) must first verify your WS eligibility status for the current financial aid year. Once your eligibility has been confirmed, CES issues an assignment sheet for each position requested. Each assignment sheet provides relevant employer information such as: the contact person's name, phone number and mailing address. Each assignment sheet is valid for a maximum of 2 weeks from the date it is issued to the student. Therefore, it is important to contact the employer, in a timely manner, and complete any additional application forms and/or arrange a meeting/interview for the specified position. The student must take the assignment sheet to the employer, during the initial meeting. The assignment sheet verifies to the employer: that the student has WS eligibility, the eligibility (award) amount and the date the student's WS eligibility expires. The employer will then determine whether or not to hire the student for the specified position.