Student employment provides opportunities for personal and career development while earning money to assist you with your school expenses. St. Cloud State University employs over 2,000 students each year in areas such as tutors, office assistants, computer labs/technology support, and in the recreation/fitness centers.
Receiving a work study or a university employment award does not guarantee you a position. Positions may be on-campus or off-campus* in approved community schools or agencies. The work award on your award letter represents your potential for earnings; only hours worked will be paid.
Work study funding eligibility is determined from your FAFSA results, availability of funds each year, and the date that you have a complete financial aid file. Funds are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis so you are encouraged to apply for financial aid as soon as possible after January 1st of each year. University salaries are not based on need..
Once you are hired in a position and have completed required employment forms, you will turn in a timesheet for your hours worked. Pay periods are every two weeks. Click here for the payroll schedule. The preferred method to receive your paycheck is direct deposit. To sign up for direct deposit click on the "Financial Aid" link on your e-Services. Please refer to the Student Employment Program Guidelines for information about payroll forms, responsibilities, evaluations, and other important employment related information.
*Work study eligibility required.
A graduate assistantship is on-campus employment for full-time graduate students. Graduate assistantships provide a stipend (salary) and a tuition waiver. To learn more about graduate assistantships, contact the School of Graduate Studies. Note: The tuition waiver portion of the Graduate Assistantship will affect financial aid eligibility.
AmeriCorps is a national service program that provides trained, dedicated individuals to help community groups meet pressing local needs. AmeriCorps members engage in service in three focus areas: mentoring at-risk youth, increasing volunteerism/service-learning, and disaster preparedness. AmeriCorps opportunities in Minnesota are listed at ServeMinnesota.
SCSU Student Employment Services works with area employers to make off-campus employment available to students and are listed at www.scsustudentjobs.com. These postings are listed free of charge and are posted in good faith. Please be aware of all postings and read the disclaimer.
The Student Employee of the Year (SEOTY) program is an opportunity for supervisors to individually recognize student employees (work study or non-work study), who have made outstanding contributions and achievements to the SCSU campus and partnering community agencies through their student employment. To nominate a student, please review the eligibility and selection criteria.
St. Cloud State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity educator and employer.
St. Cloud State University is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.
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