Student Employment
Finding student employment
EMU offers a variety of on and off campus employment opportunities to students with demonstrated financial need as determined by the results of the FAFSA.
For new students, the application process begins when the student receives an Award Letter that indicates he or she is eligible for student employment. Students are invited to contact one or more of the approximately 70 offices or departments that have student employment positions . Returning students who have not previously held a student employment position, or who wish to change student employment positions, follow a similar procedure.
Departmental supervisors select student employees based on personal contacts and interviews.
Paperwork requirements
- Students must complete the Student Employment Application.
- After the financial assistance office receives the student employment application a contract and tax forms will be sent to the supervisor.
- Once all signed paperwork has been received; the student employment coordinator will send the supervisor a time sheet for the student.
A federal W-4, state VA-4, and Employment Eligibility Verification (I-9) form must be completed for each new student employee. Proper identification is required for completion of the I-9 form. The most common forms of identification are a U.S. passport or a state driver’s license and social security card. The Financial Assistance Office is required by law to view the original documents for the I-9 form.
Time Sheets and Payment
Time Sheets are due to the Financial Assistance Office by the 5th and paychecks are distributed on the 15th of each month. Students can elect to have their paychecks sent directly to their bank account by filling out our Direct Deposit Form.
Frequently asked questions
Please contact the Financial Assistance Office with questions.
Phone: 800-330-9683 or 540-432-4137
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