Student Employment Programs

A variety of need-based and non-need based employment programs exist at ESU to allow you to earn funds to help finance your education and help control loan debt.

Students employed through ESU work programs are strongly recommended to work a maximum of 15 hours per week while classes are in session to allow for sufficient out-of-class time for a recommended course load of at least 15 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Work Programs Available at ESU

Students employed through these Emporia State University work programs are limited to a total of 20 hours per week.

Federal Work-Study
The Federal Work-Study program (opens new window) 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 $5.50 per hour. Most jobs are located on campus.

However, a limited number of off-campus positions are available through community service agencies. 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. Work-study is administered by the Office of Financial Aid (103 Plumb Hall, 620-341-5457 or 1-800-896-0567, or finaid@emporia.edu).

Regular Employment

Regular employment positions are open to all full-time students and require no documented financial need. These positions are on the campus and pay $5.50 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 (kWh)
Kansas Work-Study was designed to encourage employment in settings related to your expected career field . kWh will reimburse a private employer 50% of your wages,or a maximum reimbursement of $1500. For more information, contact the Office of Financial Aid (103 Plumb Hall, 620-341-5457 or 1-800-896-0567, finaid@emporia.edu

Cooperative Education (CO-OP)
Cooperative Education combines practical work experience
with formal schooling in a five year program of alternating semesters of study and work with a cooperating employer. For the qualified student, the program provides an expanded college education and a direct avenue to a career. The work under this program is in, or closely related to, the students
field of study. For more information, visit the Off-Site and Distance Education web site or contact the Office of Career Services (433 South Morse Hall, 620-341-5363, career@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 $5.50
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. Coordination and administration of Community Service Volunteers is through the Associated Student Government Office (AS) (620-341-5256, www.emporia.edu/asg/homepage/, Memorial Union First Floor, ASGservi@emporia.edu).

International Students
When you accept on-campus employment, you will need to see
the Director of International Student Affairs in 235 SE Morse Hall,
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.

Satisfactory Academic Progress
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).