Financial Aid
Student Employment - Work Study
Minnesota West has student employment positions available on each campus and center location. Jobs available include working in the LARC, office/clerical work, maintenance, computer lab, technical program assistance, athletic department, faculty assistants, etc. We also offer off-campus positions working for non-profit organizations.
To apply for work study, complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and indicate an interest in work study funding. If work study is listed on your Award Letter, you are eligible to apply for a position. It does not guarantee that you will find a job or be able to earn the whole amount. If work study is not listed on your Award Letter, you may still be eligible. Contact a Resource Specialist or the Communication Center to find out if you qualify.
Eligibility Requirements: Students must have a financial need based on FAFSA data.
Wage Rate: Positions are paid at $15 per hour. Please check the job title descriptions for more information. Students cannot work during regularly scheduled classes.
Timesheets: Every other Wednesday by 2:00 p.m., timesheets must be submitted via e-Services in order to be processed timely. Students are paid bi-weekly via direct deposit.
How do I find a work study position?
- Complete the online Work Study Job Application Form.
- Print the payroll forms below:
- Work Study Contract and Confidentiality Agreement (supervisor and student need to sign).
- Student Work Study Handbook.
- I-9 Employment Form, Instructions for completing I-9 Form.
- W-4 Form.
- W-4MN Form.
- Student employment - workstudy positions are listed on the website.
- When you have been offered employment, you must meet with your supervisor to determine your work schedule and sign the confidentiality agreement.
- Bring the confidentiality agreement and two forms of identification with you, such as a driver’s license and social security card, to your campus and meet with the resource specialist to complete your payroll forms (I-9 and W-4). You cannot begin work until the payroll forms have been completed.
- Sign up for direct-deposit on your student account. You can print a copy of the payroll calendar for your records. It will be your responsibility to record your hours worked on your e-timesheet. Remember…you cannot work during regularly scheduled class time.
For questions or concerns regarding your work study award or your job assignment, please contact a Resource Specialist or the Communication Center at 800-658-2330.