Terms and Conditions of Student Employment

Terms and Conditions of Student Employment

Student employment may be need-based or non-need-based. Federal workstudy is need-based, and institutional employment is not.

Simpson College provides students with the opportunity to work part- time on or off campus through the Student Employment Program. Federal Work Study is based upon financial need as determined by information provided on the FAFSA, while institutional student employment is offered regardless of financial need. Employment offers are generally $1,500 per year, with the average student working 4-6 hours per week. The current wage rate is $7.25 per hour. Eligibility for student employment does not guarantee job placement.

Open student employment positions will be posted via Handshake.  Students will apply via Handshake for the positions they may be interested in working.

Simpson, in partnership with area community service employers, is committed to using a portion of its Federal Work Study funding to encourage participation in community service activities.

Student employment earnings are paid biweekly for hours worked during the previous two weeks. Direct deposit to your checking or savings account for monthly checks is recommended and requires you to complete a direct deposit form. The amount of the work offer cannot be directly applied to your tuition, housing or food plan charges without written consent; therefore, it is not possible for you to use your work offer money toward your first payment in the fall.

Updated 03/26