What are the work-study programs?

The MSUN work-study programs offers an opportunity for part time on-campus employment. Work-Study is awarded as a type of financial aid that offers students an opportunity to earn money through need-based Federal and State Work-Study Programs. Limited funds are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, in accordance with Northern policy.

Awards are for a maximum award of $4,000 per academic year. For most jobs, the hourly pay rate is minimum wage (currently $10.55 per hour). Work-study funds are calculated as part of your financial aid package but are not paid until the hours are worked. Northern pays work-study students bi-weekly.

What are the benefits?

  • Earn money
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Convenient
  • Develop professional skills
  • Build your resume
  • Networking opportunities
  • No work experience required

If you are interested, accept your work-study offer!

Click on the Accepting Your Award Offer link for instructions or complete & return the offer letter mailed to you. If you will not participate you can decline the offer. If you don't see a work-study, send inquiry to finaid@msun.edu. Funding is limited and awarded on need as well as a first-come, first-served basis. 

Start searching and applying to jobs. 

You can now start your job search on MSUN's job posting platform, Handshake. All student worker job positions will be titled "Student Worker". We highly recommend that you attach the Award Offer page (showing your accepted offer) to the Student Employment Application Form for every job position that you apply for. 

Interview and get hired.

Once you have been offered and have accepted a position, you will be required to complete paperwork with Human Resources before your start date. Contact your supervisor to decide on a start date and create a work schedule. 

Do you have questions? 

Please contact the Financial Aid Office or the Career Center.