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Earn money, build your resume, and develop essential skills while balancing your academic schedule. Student employment provides the opportunity to earn money while gaining valuable skills that prepare you for life after college.
Whether you’re looking to support your education financially or build your resume, working on campus allows you to take ownership of your future in a community that rallies around your success.
My work-study position was a great way to earn spending money while improving skills for my resume.
Thomas McElhannon ’24
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Federal Work-Study Program
The Federal Work-Study Program is a need-based employment opportunity for students who qualify through the FAFSA. Here’s what to know:
- Students are paid monthly by check, based on hours worked and job responsibilities.
- Earnings are not applied directly to your tuition bill.
- A Federal Work-Study award sets your maximum potential earnings for the year but does not guarantee employment or income.
- Employment eligibility may be affected by funding limits, student demand, and unmet financial need.
- Off-campus jobs may end earlier than expected due to budget constraints.
- Federal Work-Study wages are taxable.
Students awarded Federal Work-Study will receive additional instructions over the summer to secure a job.
College Work-Study Program
The College Work-Study Program operates similarly to Federal Work-Study but is open to all students — regardless of financial need.
- No FAFSA required
- Students are paid monthly by check.
- Wages are based on job responsibilities.
- Like Federal Work-Study, College Work-Study is considered taxable income.
Both programs offer flexible, part-time positions across campus departments — from offices and labs to athletics and student services.
10-15 hours
per week
Students who work 10–15 hours per week on campus often perform better academically than those who don’t work at all.
$1,500
PC’s Federal Work Study program provides students with an average of $1,500 in annual earnings to help support their education.
over 100
PC employs over 100 students. From the Library, Athletics, Writing/Tutoring Center and much more, students find valuable work experience on campus.
Student Employee Checklist
All forms can be found in the Financial Aid Office in Smith Administration Building.
REQUIRED OF ALL STUDENT EMPLOYEES
Complete JobX Application
All student employees must complete their application on JobX each new academic year for any positions on campus. This applies to students who are RETURNING to work again and for each job you are working.
SUGGESTED OF ALL STUDENT EMPLOYEES
Set up your direct deposit information
Direct deposit is recommended for all PC student employees. You can have your pay direct deposited into your bank account. You can setup direct deposit on the dashboard in BannerWeb.
REQUIRED OF NEW STUDENT EMPLOYEES
- Complete JobX Application
- Complete Form I-9
I-9 is a federally required form to verify the identity and legal authorization to work for all paid employees in the United States. It applies to everyone U.S. citizens and citizens of other countries.
You will complete Section 1 of the I-9 Form. Watch for “New Student Checklist” on the Dashboard.
Before you begin work, bring original documents to verify your identification and employment eligibility. Bring these to the Financial Aid Office. Here are examples of acceptable documents.
- Complete and submit W-4 forms
There are two required forms: the federal W-4 and the South Carolina SC W-4. You will complete both on the JobX Dashboard. These forms tell your employer how much federal and state taxes to withhold from each paycheck.
- Complete the Student Employment Agreement
REQUIRED OF RETURNING STUDENT EMPLOYEES
Complete JobX Application
Complete job application on JobX for any positions on campus.
Please take time to carefully read the handbook and familiarize yourself with its contents. Reviewing the handbook will help you better understand your role, workplace expectations, and the resources available to you as a student employee.
If you have questions about any information contained in the handbook, please contact your supervisor or the Financial Aid Office at workstudy@presby.edu for clarification.