Frequently Asked Questions for Student Jobs

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Am I eligible for a student job?

As a University of Minnesota student, you are eligible to work if you are enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program and you meet minimum registration requirements.

Minimum Credits Required to Hold a Student Job

Fall and Spring Sessions

Student StatusRegularWork-study
Undergraduate66
Graduate33
Non-degree6N/A
International Undergraduate12N/A
International Graduate6N/A
International Non-degree12N/A

Summer Session

Student StatusRegularWork-study
Undergraduate0*6
Graduate0*3
Non-degree6N/A
International Undergraduate0*N/A
International Graduate0*N/A
International Non-degree12N/A

 

*If you worked on campus during spring semester and intend to register for fall semester, you do not need to register for summer to hold a student job.

Can work-study be used at any on-campus jobs?

Yes, all on-campus student jobs are eligible for work-study. 

Am I still eligible to work even if I don't have work-study?

Yes, you may still work on or off campus even if you do not have work-study funding.

How much will I be paid?

Wages for student jobs may vary based on where you're working but will be at least $15 per hour, systemwide. This applies whether or not your position is work-study funded.

I am an international student. Am I eligible to work?

Yes, students who hold a F-1 or J-1 visa are eligible to work on or off campus. Please see the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) website for more information.

I am a PSEO student. Am I eligible to work a student job?

High school students in the Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) program are also eligible to work on campus. See the PSEO Student Handbook for more information.

When can I start working?

Depending on your student and registration status, you may not be able to work before or after certain dates. 

Student Employment Begin and End Dates

SemesterSemester DatesEmployment Begin DateTermination Date
Summer session 20246/3/24–8/9/245/20/248/11/24
Fall 2024

9/3/24–12/19/24

Finals week: 12/16/24–12/19/24

8/12/24

The first day a student can work (provided the student has sufficient credits).

12/29/24

Notes

SemesterWork-study Notes
Summer session 2024Summer work-study cannot be used after 8/11/24. Student is 100% department funded.
Fall 2024Fall work-study runs 8/12/24–12/29/24.

 

What do I need to start my job?

Once hired, you must fill out the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification and provide documents to show that you are eligible for employment on or before your first day of work for pay. (Your supervisor will send you the document to fill out after you accept the job.) View acceptable I-9 documents.

I have more questions. Who should I contact?

If you have questions about your eligibility or the hiring process, contact stdtempl@umn.edu. We're here to help you succeed in your campus job search.