Types of Employment
Earn money to help finance your education
Many opportunities exist on campus in which you may earn money while becoming a valuable part of the campus community. Three types of on-campus employment are available, each offering a variety of experiences to enhance your education and your future. SIUE also offers an off-campus referral service through our Job Locator and Development Program.
- Regular Student Employment (RSE) is available to you in most cases if you are enrolled at least half-time. Job opportunities exist in nearly all departments on campus, including the library, admissions and enrollment, financial aid, food service, the student newspaper, fitness and recreation, and various academic departments.
- Federal Work Study (FWS) is required for some on-campus positions. FWS may be awarded to you if you have applied early for financial assistance and demonstrate financial need for the award. Job opportunities are relatively the same for FWS employees as they are for RSE employees, except that departments may be more eager to hire you if you have an FWS award, because they are required to pay only a portion of your salary. The government pays the balance. As an FWS employee, you also benefit because the money you earn will not be used in the calculation for determining financial aid eligibility the next time you apply for aid.
- Community Service Federal Work Study (CSFWS) provides an opportunity for you, if you have FWS eligibility, to be employed by the University while performing meaningful and constructive service to the community. Service opportunities include such experiences as tutoring and mentoring in a junior high school, developing recreational programs for underprivileged children, and producing a public affairs radio program.
- Job Locator and Development (JLD) offers part-time off-campus employment opportunities to you if you are enrolled in at least one course. Area businesses in need of qualified employees are eager to hire SIUE students. This offers them a chance to recruit qualified employees prior to graduation, while allowing you to benefit from meaningful part-time employment related to your career and academic interests. This program is designed to allow you to develop contacts and gain valuable experiences while earning money to finance your education.
Available jobs in all of these categories are posted on Cougar Jobline. Students hired by on-campus departments will be registered for the payroll and be paid bi-weekly. Most on-campus positions start at minimum wage. You must be enrolled at least half-time to work on campus, as well as meet other employment criteria.
