On-campus employment gives many students their first opportunity to gain experience while allowing them to earn a little extra cash. In many cases, students depend on their on-campus jobs to help afford the small, but frequent expenses associated with living away from home. Things that were once free, like cleaning supplies and use of a washer and dryer are suddenly going to cost money, and working a few hours per week is a great way to earn enough money to pay for these little necessities while saving something for the future.
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1) Be Prepared In order to work on-campus you will need to provide appropriate documentation proving you are eligible to work in the U.S. Please look at the List of Acceptable Documents and come prepared with the proper forms. The Office of Student Financial Services will only accept original documents, copies are not permitted. If you are and international student you must have a social security number before you can begin working. Please visit our office to pick up the appropriate form to begin the process of applying for a social security card.
2) Complete All New Hire Paperwork and Obtain a “Blue Card” Once you receive a job offer you will need to visit The Office of Student Financial Services. You will be asked to complete all new hire paperwork including our I-9 Employment Eligibility Form, W-4 Federal Tax Form, M-4 Massachusetts Tax Form and if you are international student the Foreign National Information Form. Once you complete the I-9 and W-4 Forms you will be issued a “Blue Card”. Be sure to keep your card in a safe location as it indicates to employers that you have completed all of the necessary paperwork. For those of you receiving financial aid, the blue card will also tell employers whether or not you are receiving Federal Work Study or University Employment. If you misplace your card don't fret just pay our office a visit and we'll sign a new one for you.
3) Complete and Submit the New Hire/Rehire Form This document must be completed by both you and your hiring supervisor before you will be added to the Brandeis Payroll System. Additionally, this form is requested for every new job you are offered.
4) Sign Up For Direct Deposit Beginning this year, all Brandeis employees (students and staff) will be required to participate in direct deposit. Direct deposit ensures that your money will be deposited directly into the account of your choice either checking or savings and replaces having to manually deposit checks.
*Only students with Federal Work-Study or University Employment will be permitted to work prior to October 1st.
We also field several questions regarding Federal Work-Study and we have included a brief Q and A below.
What is work-study and how do I get it?
Federal Work-Study is a work program funded by the federal government whereas University Employment is funded by Brandeis. Students may work either on-campus or at an approved off-campus community-service agency. To elaborate further, the work study program is offered to those students who complete a FAFSA and demonstrate enough need to be eligible for the program. University employment is strictly offered to international students and restricts their ability to work off-campus. Both programs are awarded for the full year.
Is work-study deducted from my bill? Will my paychecks go directly to Brandeis?
While work-study is considered a part of the total financial aid package, it is not deducted from the bill. Instead, work-study students are responsible for finding employment and will be paid through weekly deposits into their accounts. This money can be used to pay for life's necessities like laundry and toiletries. These expenses are actually built into the Cost of Attendance budget which is used in calculating financial aid.
What happens if I get a job and my work-study allotment runs out?
Fortunately, many on-campus employers will keep work-study students on even when their allotment runs out. Depending on funding, other employers may have to terminate their students. Any concerns about work-study should be directed towards the Assistant Director of Student Employment, Kristyn Burke or the hiring supervisor.
What makes work-study more beneficial than regular on-campus employment?
Work-study students have the advantage of being able to apply for jobs as soon as school starts, while students without work-study cannot be hired until October 1st. Additionally, work-study earnings will not be considered as a part of the financial contribution in determining eligibility for aid.
How can I find an on-campus job?
The Office of Student Financial Services will list all employment opportunities online at “brandeis.edu/offices/sfs” under “Job Opportunities”. Our office also hosts a job fair every fall where students can meet employers to discuss potential opportunities and complete applications on the spot.
Have any more questions about student employment we haven't covered? Let us know by sending us an email to sfs@brandeis.edu or leaving us a comment on this post.
Happy job hunting,
Savvy Student
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