All on-campus student employment opportunities are posted on Student Jobs. Off-campus opportunities are posted on Handshake through our partnership with NTC Career Services. For information on how to use Handshake, review these instructions.
How many jobs am I allowed to have?
For hourly positions, you can have a maximum of one work-study job and two non-work-study jobs. If you are paid via stipend, there is no limit on how many jobs you can have.
How many hours am I allowed to work?
Student employment is designed to provide part-time employment. Students should not work more than 20 hours per week (combined at all jobs) while classes are in session. Students can work up to 40 hours per week (combined at all jobs) during breaks.
International students on a visa are not allowed to exceed 20 hours per week regardless of the number of positions held while classes are in session.
How often and when do I get paid?
Students are paid on a biweekly basis (every two weeks). For more information on pay dates, please visit Payroll Calendars.
Where can I go to complete my paperwork?
I-9 verification appointments are available on both the uptown and downtown campuses. You can schedule a verification appointment online. If you need assistance, please contact I-9@tulane.edu.
What happens to my Federal Work Study funds if I don't use them?
Work Study funds are awarded over an academic year. Any unused funds in the fall will roll over to the spring. Federal Work Study funds do not roll over to the next academic year and may not be earned in the summer.
Can I apply for a Work Study position if I haven't been awarded Federal Work Study?
Students who have not been awarded FWS are not prohibited from applying to work-study positions, but they are encouraged to focus their job search on non-work-study positions.
Do my Work Study earnings automatically go towards my tuition and fees?
Work Study earnings do not automatically go towards a student's tuition and fees. All FWS earnings are directly deposited into a bank account of the student's choosing, with the student then able to spend their earnings as they see fit.
Can I start working after completing all my hiring paperwork?
Students paid on an hourly rate may not start working until they have received an email notification confirming they are set up in WaveWorks. Students must wait for this notification before they can begin clocking in and out.
Students paid a stipend may not start working until they have received an email notification confirming they have been hired by the department in WaveWorks.
Is there anyone I can speak to if I can't find a student job?
The Student Employment team is committed to helping students navigate the student employment process. Please feel free to email SEHR@tulane.edu if you are having difficulty finding employment.
