Employment
Part-time employment on campus is available through government-funded and University-funded programs. Employment opportunities are also available in the local community and through the summer internship program and cooperative education program. Information regarding summer internship and cooperative education programs can be obtained from the University Career Center.
Federal and Michigan Work-Study Programs
These programs provide funds for part-time employment of students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and who have financial need. Accepted students are automatically considered for work-study if their FAFSA results are released to Michigan Tech and they indicated on the FAFSA that they wish to be considered for student employment. Students must reapply for work-study each year and must meet the Satisfactory Progress Policy requirements.
Specific departmental work-study assigments are made by the Financial Aid Office. Students normally work eight to ten hours per week. When not enrolled in school during the summer, students may work a maximum of 40 hours per week. The hourly rate paid is equivalent to at least minimum wage.
University-Funded Student Employment
University-funded on-campus employment is available to students, regardless of need. Students may apply directly to the desired departments after arriving on campus. On average 2,000 to 2,500 students are employed on campus each year. Nearly every department utilizes students as employees.
