Students can work in several types of employment programs offered by the ASU Student Employment Office. The job search will tell you which type of program(s) the employer is participating in.
Federal Work-Study Program
- Federal-Work Study is a federally funded campus-based program designed to create additional job opportunities for students eligible to participate in need-based financial aid programs.
- The hiring department pays only a percentage of the student's wages; the federal government subsidizes the remaining portion.
- The program encourages community service work and work related to the student's course of study.
- An FWS award is not disbursed in a lump sum, but through biweekly paychecks for hours actually worked. Therefore, you must meet eligibility requirements throughout your period of employment.
- An FWS award will NOT automatically credit your university charges.
- FWS is awarded as part of your financial aid package. To activate your FWS award, you still need to apply and be hired for an FWS job. As an incoming student for the fall semester, you may start working in an FWS position on the first day of fall classes. Once all the federal funds have been committed, the program closes.
- As an FWS employee, you are limited to earning the amount of your FWS award. Once you reach your earning limitation, the employer has the option of continuing your employment under the Hourly Employment Program. Due to budget restrictions, there is no guarantee of an hourly continuation. You may need to seek other employment options.
- Paychecks will be available in your department (or at the Cashier's Office on the Tempe campus for off-campus FWS jobs). You may also enroll in direct deposit through My ASU under the Employee Self Service and Payroll & Compensation section.
- FWS earnings are considered taxable income by the IRS.
- When you complete your FAFSA for the next academic year, you need to deduct your FWS earnings from your reported income using Worksheet C. FWS earnings are considered financial aid and are not included in the calculation of your Expected Family Contribution.
To work in an FWS position, you should:
- Have a completed FAFSA for the current academic year on file and be eligible for need-based aid.
- Have an FWS award listed on your Financial Aid Notification via My ASU. View your FAN online here.
- If FWS does not appear on your FAN, submit a Federal Work-Study Adjustment Form to request an FWS award.
- Meet the Standard Student Eligibility Criteria.
- Be enrolled at least half time at ASU.
- Undergraduate students = 6+ credit hours.
- Graduate students = 5+ credit hours.
- You may not work during the hours you are scheduled to be in class.
- US citizens or eligible noncitizens may not work more than an average of 25 hours a week (or 62.5% FTE) over a rolling 12 month period. This maximum applies to the combined total of all jobs, including hours associated with stipends paid for services.
- Graduate assistants may work a total of 20 hours a week.
- If you are planning to work over the summer, you will need to enroll in summer classes. If you are not enrolled for summer sessions, you must:
- Have a completed FAFSA for the current academic year on file and be eligible for need-based aid.
- Have a completed FAFSA for the coming academic year on file and be eligible for need-based aid.
- FWS employment must end the day of graduation.
The application process can take up to 30 minutes. To speed up the process, have your resume, cover letter and three references completed before starting the process. Uploading your resume and cover letter is recommended.
- Go to Job Search and select “Search On-Campus Jobs.”
- Enter your ASURITE User ID and password.
- Select “Search openings.”
- Under Student Recruitment Type, select “Student Hire Work study.”
- Check the box of the job you are interested in and click “Apply to job(s).”
- Complete the Standard Application Questions.
- Complete or upload your resume and contact information.
- You may upload attachments if the job description requires more information.
- Enter three different references’ names and contact information.
- Complete the EEO Survey.
- Submit application.
Please allow approximately two weeks to receive a response to your application. If you are invited for an interview, review this information about interviewing.
- On-Campus FWS Program: Offers jobs on all ASU campuses.
- Off-Campus FWS Program: Provides employment opportunities in federal, state and local public agencies, or private nonprofit organizations.
- Community Service FWS: Engages students in improving the quality of life for community residents available on and off campus. Under Job Search, enter "Community Services FWS" in the Keyword text field when searching for these jobs.
- America Reads: In partnership with a public school or school district, reading tutors lead children in elementary school through the 9th grade in developing basic reading skills and academic confidence through literacy activities.
- America Counts: In partnership with a public school or school district, math tutors lead children in elementary school through the 9th grade in developing basic math skills and academic confidence.
ASU Hourly Employment Program
- Hourly jobs are not subsidized by the federal government and are available to all eligible students.
- The hiring department pays 100% of the student's wages.
- Receive biweekly paychecks for hours actually worked in your department or enroll in direct deposit through My ASU under the Employee Self Service and Payroll & Compensation section.
- Hourly earnings are considered taxable income by the IRS.
- Hourly employment must stop two weeks after graduation or after a complete withdrawal from ASU.
- You may apply for hourly employment positions throughout the year. New jobs are posted daily.
- Hourly employment eligibility for student employment at ASU is restricted to U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens provided they are enrolled in one or more credit hours.
- F-1 visa students must be enrolled full time or have permission from the International Students and Scholars Center.
- Undergraduate students = 12 credit hours
- Graduate students = 9 credit hours
- J-1 visa students attending ASU under an academic exchange program must have permission to work from the International Students and Scholars Center.
- J-1 visa students completing a degree at ASU must have permission to work from the International Students and Scholars Center.
- Students with a visa classification other than "F" or "J" must have permission to work from the Human Resources office located at your campus.
- International students attending ASU to study English must have permission from Global Launch.
- Incoming students pre-registered for the fall semester may start working in an hourly position during the summer as soon as they are registered for the fall semester.
- Incoming students for the spring semester may start working once the fall semester has ended.
- Incoming students for the summer may start working after the spring semester is over.
- Students attending ASU for one summer session only may work only during the registered summer session plus two weeks before or after.
- You may not work during the hours you are scheduled to be in class.
- U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens may not work more than an average of 25 hours a week (or 62.5% FTE) over a rolling 12 month period. This maximum applies to the combined total of all jobs, including hours associated with stipends paid for services.
- Graduate assistants may work a total of 20 hours a week.
- International students with an F-1 visa are allowed to work 20 hours a week during the academic year and may not work more than an average of 25 hours a week (62.5% FTE) over a rolling 12 month period. The maximum applies to the combined total of all jobs, including hours associated with stipends paid for services. Employment during the summer is allowed only for students who are registered full time for the subsequent fall semester.
- The application process can take up to 30 minutes. To speed up the process, have your resume, cover letter, and three references completed before starting the process. Uploading your resume and cover letter is recommended.
- Go to Job Search and select “Search On-Campus Jobs.”
- Enter your ASURITE User ID and password.
- Select “Search openings.”
- Under Student Recruitment Type, select “Student Hire Hourly.”
- Check the box of the job you are interested in.
- Click “Apply to job(s)” button.
- Complete the Standard Application Questions.
- Complete or upload your resume and contact information.
- You may upload attachments if the job description requires more information.
- Enter three different references’ name and contact information.
- Complete the EEO Survey.
- Submit application.
Please allow approximately two weeks to receive a response to your application. If you are invited for an interview, review this information about interviewing.
Off-Campus Employment Program
- Part-time, off-campus employment opportunities with employers throughout the metro Phoenix area.
- All terms of employment are strictly between the student and the employer.
- Due to the volume of off-campus hourly jobs posted, we are unable to verify the integrity of each employer listing a job through this program. Therefore, use caution and common sense when applying for a position with any organization or residence. Do not put yourself in a vulnerable situation.
- U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen enrolled for one or more credit hours.
- International students on a visa must have permission from the International Students and Scholars Center before applying for any off-campus job.
- As an international student, you may apply for jobs with employers located on your campus by contacting them directly (availability may vary by campus — Memorial Union vendors are an example of potential employers at the Tempe campus).
- Go to Job Search and select “Search Off-Campus Jobs.”
- Enter your ASURITE User ID and password to log in to Handshake.
- Click on the job number or job title.
- Review the job information.
- Review the “How to apply” and “Contact info” sections to contact the employer.
- Read our disclaimer, located below the contact info.
- If you are invited for an interview, review this information about interviewing.
- Resume and cover letter information.