ELIGIBILITY

Students no longer need to pick up a “certification” card as in previous years. Students apply for positions at www.und.edu/employment.  Departments will be able to determine eligibility for hire through JobX.

Federal Work-Study Program (FWS)

This is a federally funded program designed to aid students with a demonstrated financial need. Application for this program must be made each year by filling out the FAFSA. To be eligible a student must:

1. Be a citizen of the United States or a non-citizen owing permanent allegiance to the United States.

2. Be enrolled at least half time (6 credits) at UND.

3. Be making satisfactory academic progress toward a degree as defined by the University.

4. Be in financial need.

5. Be registered for the draft with Selective Service if male, and at least 18 years old and born after December 31, 1959, and not a current member of the active armed forces.

The student must also:

1. Have a completed FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) on file at the Student Financial Aid Office. If funding permits a summer program, the student must also complete a summer application.

2. Acknowledge acceptance of the aid within 30 days after receiving an award letter.

Students must meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress standards for financial aid eligibility.

Off-Campus Federal Work-Study Program

Institutions of higher education may place eligible Federal Work-Study students in positions with a public or private non-profit organization which is free of all political involvement and religious activity including construction, operation or maintenance of any part of a facility used for religious worship or sectarian instruction. In addition, the student employee may not displace a regular employee; fill a job vacant because of a strike; or do work which primarily benefits members of a limited membership organization.

If the organization is approved, a written contract will be made between the Student Financial Aid Office and the authorized representative of the employing organization. The contract specifies the employer's responsibilities for participation in the program and must be signed by both UND and the participating employer before a student may begin employment.

In accordance with the contract, UND will initially pay all compensation for student employees. The off-campus agency will be billed by UND monthly for the 25% matching share of wages and the total employer's share of workers compensation.

Institutional Employment

In order to be eligible for an Institutional position, a student must be enrolled at least half-time and attending class. However, exceptions are made during the Summer Semester for students who were eligible during the immediately preceding Academic Year.

Students no longer need to pick up a "referral” card as in previous years. Students apply for positions at www.und.edu/employment.  Departments will be able to determine eligibility for hire through JobX.

International Student Employment

International students are normally not eligible for employment through the Federal Work-Study Program. Only those persons classified as citizens, permanent residents of the United States, or those providing evidence of their intent to become permanent residents of the United States are eligible to receive federal funding.

An international student may be employed on-campus under the Institutional Program, but may not work off-campus unless appropriate permits are obtained from immigration officials. When hired on-campus, all international students are required to personally contact the Payroll Office to verify appropriate tax procedures.

Any questions, regarding international student employment should be directed to UND's Immigration Specialist at (701) 777-4118.

Other On-Campus Work

1. Veterans Work-Study (V.A.) Veterans Work-Study is a job program for veterans attending school 3/4 time and receiving Chapter 30, 31, 32, 35, 106, 903 Veterans Benefits. Under this program, veterans may work up to 250 hours per four month contract and will be paid the federal minimum wage which is tax exempt. The entire salary is covered through the Veteran Administration, and the work must be veteran related.

Any questions regarding Veterans Work-Study should be directed to the UND Veteran Services Office (701) 777-3363.

2. Special Types of Employment

Information concerning Head Residents, Resident Assistants, Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTA's) and/or departmental traineeships is available by contacting the respective department responsible for selection.

Equal Opportunity and Veteran’s Preference

UND is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. The Equal Employment Opportunity Program is also applicable to student employees. In general, each applicant should be evaluated based on qualifications and job related criteria. The Student Financial Aid Office reaffirms the University's commitment to the policy that no employer may discriminate on the basis of color, sex, creed, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran's status in employment practices. In addition, according to State Law 37-01-31, veterans of the armed forces of the United States "shall be preferred for appointment to each public department."

Nepotism

The University's objective is to eliminate discrimination in appointments, promotions, wages, hours or other conditions of employment. It is not the intent of this policy to encourage or discourage the employment of relatives within the same unit, but rather to emphasize the concept that the selection of personnel shall be solely on the basis of merit. No employer, however, may hire a close relative in the same department (see Nepotism ND Code 44-04-09). Close relatives are defined as: brother, sister, husband, wife, son or daughter. In such instances, all final decisions on student appointments shall be referred to the Director, Student Financial Aid.