Academics

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Federal Work Study mean?
Federal Work Study is a federally funded program in which the government and the employer share the payroll cost of employing a student.
What does the award amount actually mean?
The award amount is the amount of money a student employee can potentially earn while working on campus for one year. This amount is not a guarantee, but a projected amount based on a work schedule of an average of 10-12 hours per week.
How do students know if they are eligible to work on campus?
Federal Work Study will be listed on the student's financial aid award letter if he or she is eligible for a campus job and requested a job on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
What does a Federal Work Study award mean?
Students who have been awarded Federal Work Study receive first priority in the job selection process. Federal Work Study awards result from a calculated need as determined by the FAFSA.
What if Federal Work Study isn't on the student's financial aid award?
If a student who is interested in a campus job has not been awarded Federal Work Study, the student can request to be added to the wait list by contacting the Student Employment Office. Then the student will be notified via email of any remaining job openings once all Federal Work Study students have been accounted for.
How do students obtain an on-campus job?
Incoming Federal Work Study students can obtain an on-campus job at the job fair held during orientation in August. If you are not Federal Work Study, please stop by the Student Employment Office located at A208 to be placed on the wait list.
When are students allowed to apply for an on-campus job?
Hiring begins at the beginning of the school year and continues throughout the school year based on job availability.
What kind of jobs does Wisconsin Lutheran College offer?
Wisconsin Lutheran College offers numerous jobs on campus. Some examples of departments that hire student employees include:

  • Admissions
  • Art
  • Athletics
  • Brewhaus
    (Campus Snack Bar)
  • Campus Ministry
  • Community Service
  • Concessions
  • Financial Aid
  • Fine Arts
  • Food Service
  • Information Technology
  • Library
  • Marketing & Communication
  • Media Support (A/V)
  • Science
  • Theatre
NOTE: This is not a complete list of all departments and is subject to change.
How many jobs can a student hold on campus?
Students are permitted to hold one campus job at a time.
How many hours can a student work on campus during the week?
Student employees are allowed to work up to an average of 10-12 hours per week.
How are student employees paid?
Student employees are paid twice a month from Wisconsin Lutheran College. Students can sign up for direct deposit or receive paper paychecks in their campus mailbox.
What are the wages for student employees?
The minimum wage for 2012-2013 will is $7.25. Higher pay rates may be assigned based on the level of responsibility of the job for which the student has been hired.