Federal Work-Study

The Federal Work-Study program is available to students who qualify for need-based financial aid. It is designed to help reduce loan debt while providing useful services to the university and career opportunities for students. Work-study positions are paid $5.90 per hour. Most jobs are located on campus.   You can find job postings by clicking on Hire a Hornet, or you can view postings on the job board located in the Memorial Union. 

 

A limited number of off-campus positions are available through community service agencies. Contact the Office of Student Financial Aid (103 Plumb Hall, 620-341-5457 or 1-800-896-0567, or finaid@emporia.edu) for information.

 

Regular employment positions are open to all students enrolled at least half-time and require no documented financial need. These positions are on the campus and pay $5.90 per hour. Click on Hire a Hornet for available positions, or you can view postings on the job board in the Memorial Union. Students individually contact employers and arrange interviews.

Kansas Work-Study was designed to encourage employment in settings related to your expected career field. KCWS will reimburse a private employer 50% of your wages, or a maximum reimbursement of $1500. For more information, contact the Office of Student Financial Aid (103 Plumb Hall, 620-341-5457 or 1-800-896-0567), finaid@emporia.edu

Youth Education Services (YES)

The YES program was designed to encourage college students to provide mentoring, tutoring, and leadership to "at risk" elementary and secondary students. YES funding provides a salary of $5.90 per hour to students placed in area elementary schools each semester   For more information, contact the Office of Financial Aid (103 Plumb Hall, 620-341-5457 or 1-800-896-0567), finaid@emporia.edu

 

Community Service Volunteer

This program allows students to volunteer their time to the community in return for valuable experience. Administration of Community Service Volunteers is through the Associated Student Government Office (ASG) (620-341-5256, www.emporia.edu/asg/homepage/, Memorial Union First Floor, ASGservi@emporia.edu). 

When you accept on-campus employment, you will need to see the Director of International Student Affairs in the Lower Level of the Memorial Union, in order to obtain an on-campus work permit. This work permit is required for each semester and should be attached to your student employment agreement when it is submitted to the Office of Human Resources.

In order to obtain and/or continue employment in a position, you must meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress guidelines (policy brochure available in the Office of Student Financial Aid, 103 Plumb Hall or by calling 620-341-5457 or 1-800-896-0567).