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Employment Opportunities
Many Auburn students earn money through either on-campus or off-campus part-time employment to assist with education and living expenses. By working 10-20 hours per week, students can reduce their need to borrow additional funds for college. There are three work programs available to students at Auburn.
Federal Work Study (FWS)
The Federal Work Study Program is funded by the Federal Government. This program provides students with part-time employment. Eligibility for this program is dependent upon financial need and available funds. FWS employees are paid Bi-weekly for actual hours worked. Students are assigned work based on information provided on the FWS Information Sheet included with the Award Letter. Work schedules and positions are arranged with the hiring department. Consideration is given to the student's class schedule.
Students must complete a FAFSA to be considered for this program. Funds are limited. Application submission by the priority deadline (March 1) ensures maximum consideration.
Federal Work Study awards are made by the Office of Student Financial Aid. Once a student is awarded, job assignments are made by the Work Study Office based upon information provided by the student on the  Work Study Information Sheet. This information sheet is included in the financial aid award packet and online and should be completed and returned promptly to the Work Study Employment Office, Room 203, Martin Hall.
Students participating in Work Study maintain a time sheet in the department to which they are assigned and are paid for hours worked. It is the students responsibility to arrange an agreeable work schedule with their supervisor. Work study students cannot work during periods of non-enrollment.
The Office of Student FInancial Services offers a unique employment opportunity for qualified Graduate Work Study Employees to staff our MONEY TALKS Financial Aid Tele-Counseling Center. Qualified employees will receive incoming financial aid telephone inquiries, respond to caller's questions, or transfer callers with more complex inquiries to the appropriate advisor.
Prospective employees must have completed and received the results of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and demonstrate unmet need. Interested students who have not yet completed the FAFSA can apply at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/  .
The Financial Aid MONEY TALKS Tele-Counseling Center will be open from 7:45 a.m to 4:45 p.m. Monday through Friday. Tele-counselors will work approximately 20 hours per week, with work hours arranged around the student's class schedule. Required skills include a high degree of dependability, a patient, customer-oriented attitude, and the desire to be the welcoming voice of Office of Student Financial Services. It is imperative that you be able to work during exams weeks and term breaks.
Compensation will be at an hourly rate of $10. There is no Tuition Waiver attached to this position. A paid training period of approximately 30 hours will be required.
Qualified graduate students may print and complete the MONEY TALKS
Tele-Counselor Application. Completed
applications should be returned to the AU Financial Aid Office at 203
Martin Hall, Auburn, AL 36849, or via fax to 334-844-6867.
On-Campus Student Employment
General Student Employment is a non-need based program and does not require an application through either the Financial Aid Office or the Student Employment Office  . However, a student must be currently enrolled to participate. Those who have graduated or have not yet begun classes are not eligible.
The Student Employment Office is located in room 303, Martin Hall.
Off-Campus Student Employment
Contact CDS at 844-4744 for the password to access the job listings on the web.
The Alabama State Employment Office  is another good source for part-time positions. Students may contact the employment office in person during regular business hours.
Documents You Will Need
It is important for students seeking employment to know that the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services
requires employers to verify the employment eligibility of all new
employees. New hires, including Work Study employees, must therefore
complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, or Form I-9, and
present to their employer supporting documents to establish identity as
well as employment eligibility. These documents might typically be a
passport, a driver's license or school id with picture, and a social
security card or a certified birth certificate. Hiring agencies are
required to view the original documents, so faxes or photocopies are not
acceptable. Please be sure to bring these documents to school with you
if you plan to work. International students may contact the Office of
International Education in 201 Hargis Hall for assistance in securing the necessary documents for work eligibility.
FICA Withholding
Effective January 1, 1997, Auburn University was required to begin withholding 7.65% FICA/Medicare tax on certain student employees. As a student employee you will be subject to this tax if you meet certain criteria. For further information concerning FICA taxation, please call the Payroll and Benefits Office at 844-4183.
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