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  • Michigan Technological University
  • Career Services
  • Administration Building
  • Room 220
  • 1400 Townsend Drive
  • Houghton, MI 49931-1295
  • career@mtu.edu
  • Tel. 906-487-2313
  • Fax 906-487-3317
  • Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00-5pm

Work-Study Program

Work-Study

Contact Information

Gina Goudge
Manager of Business Operations
and Student Employment
220D Administration Building
Telephone: 906-487-2313
Fax: 906-487-3317
Email: gmgoudge@mtu.edu

Marie Ryding
Associate Director
Financial Aid Administration
143 Administration Building
Telephone: 906-487-1786
Fax: 906-487-3042
Email: maryding@mtu.edu

General Information

Federal Work-Study is a source of financial aid that is awarded by the Financial Aid Office and is based upon unmet financial need and availability of funding. Students who have not been awarded Work-Study may be ineligible, or funding has been exhausted, and are encouraged to seek alternative on-campus or local employment. Apply for positions in the local community or on-campus

Federal Work-Study Student Employees

You are eligible to apply for a part-time Work-Study on-campus job available in numerous departments across campus if you have Work-Study listed as part of your financial aid package. All undergraduate work-study students have been authorized to work up to 8 hours per week for 14 weeks each semester. You will earn your award in the form of a bi-weekly paycheck, be paid for hours worked, and may spend the money as you see fit, whether for incidentals, books, fees, etc.

New this year…all awardees must apply for Work-Study positions on NACElink, Career Services’ on-line, on-campus and off-campus job management software. You must upload your resume and apply for the positions of your choice using this system. Review the Work-Study Program Student Guidelines for more information and detailed instructions. Please read and follow these guidelines for an easy and efficient process.

Work-Study Departments

New this year…you will be able to advertise and post your specific Work-Study student employment positions through NACElink, Career Services’ on-line, on-campus and off-campus job management software. You will also be able to review resumes, interview (optional), and hire the candidates you see as a good fit for your needs.

Review the Work-Study Program Department Guidelines for more information and detailed instructions. If you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to call Career Services at 7-2313 or email career@mtu.edu.

Important Dates

June, 2011 Departments - Positions are posted to NACElink and are available for department review/modification
July 11, 2011 Students - Application for Work-Study positions is OPEN
August 10, 2011 Students - Application for Work-Study positions is CLOSED
August 24, 2011 Students – Process your Fall bill by this date
August 25, 2011 Departments – Final students lists will be sent to your department of students still eligible for work-study who have processed their fall bill
August 26 or 29, 2011 Students – Pick up your Work-Study Approval Form from the Financial Aid Office
August 29, 2011 Students – Report to your department to work and/or create your work schedule