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 Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to questions reqarding how to get a job on campus, when and where students get paid, who determines the pay rate, where to get time sheets, working during vacation or finals, multiple jobs and other things to consider.

 Student Jobs

• On campus regular wage openings
• On campus federal work-study Openings
• Off campus community service federal work-study openings

NEW! All student positions are now posted through the PSU CareerConnect - a web-based system for PSU students and alumni to access full-time career positions, part-time on-campus and off-campus student jobs, internships, and on-campus interviews.

Work Study Positions are available only to students who have been awarded Federal Work-study Grants. Contact the Financial Aid Office at 503-725-3461 if you have questions about receiving these types of grants. Undergraduates must enroll in 6 credit hours or more for Work-study employment. Graduate students must enroll in 5 credit hours or more for Work-study employment. Awards range from $600 to $4200 per year. Students awarded Work-study must present a Certificate of Eligibility (available in the Financial Aid Office) to their employer and be hired by October 31.

Regular Wage Positions are available to all undergraduate students enrolled in 6 credit hours or more or graduate students enrolled in 5 credit hours or more.

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