# Aggie One Stop

**Source**: https://aggieonestop.tamu.edu/financial-aid/types-of-aid/student-employment
**Parent**: https://aggieonestop.tamu.edu/financial-aid/types-of-aid/scholarships/undergraduate-scholarships/continuing-student-scholarships

# Part-Time Employment/Work-Study

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Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas A&M University - Health Science Center, Texas A&M University at Galveston, and the Texas A&M University - Higher Education Center at McAllen campus students can find part-time employment opportunities for their campus by using the [Jobs for Aggies Job Board](https://jobsforaggies.tamu.edu/). \
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Students at the Texas A&M School of Law can find on and off-campus job opportunities through the [School of Law Career Services](http://law.tamu.edu/current-students/careers-and-the-aggie-network/online-job-bank---REVS) website.\
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The Work-Study award is a financial aid award that provides funding for on-campus and certain off-campus work-study eligible jobs. The work-study award amount will fund the student’s bi-weekly paycheck as they work.  \
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## [Regular Part-Time Employment](#a-regularpart-timeemployment-1cg-_2)

Students seeking part-time job opportunities may search on the [Jobs for Aggies Job Board](https://jobsforaggies.tamu.edu/).

Students will need to set up an interview with the part-time job supervisor and if hired, work with the job’s human resource person to be hired into the job. Students applying to Jobs for Aggies jobs that require an online application; students should complete the profile page, upload a resume and a semester class schedule so that it is visible to the employer.

On-campus department employers hire students for an average of 10-20 hours per week. Students are paid bi-weekly through direct deposit in the Workday and are not eligible for fringe benefits such as holiday, vacation, or sick pay.\
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 Texas A&M is not responsible for safety, staffing, wages, loss income due to fraudulent jobs, working conditions, nor any other aspects of off-campus employment. It is the responsibility of students to research the integrity of the organizations to which they are applying. Students are advised to use caution and common sense when applying for any off-campus position with an organization or private party.\
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 Students attending another college or area high school and are not currently enrolled in classes at Texas A&M may use the Jobs for Aggies “Guest” login to view limited information on all currently posted part-time positions. Students should contact these departments directly to see if they can apply externally from the Jobs for Aggies online application.

## [Federal or Texas College Work-Study](#a-federalortexascollegework-study-cOyyaH)

The Federal Work-Study Program provides on-campus, part-time employment for U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents, and eligible non-citizens who complete the FAFSA. The Texas College Work Study Program is open to students classified as a [Texas resident for tuition purposes](https://aggieonestop.tamu.edu/billing-and-payments/residency-for-in-state-tuition/establishing-residency). To be eligible for a work-study program, students must:

- Be enrolled in at least half-time hours
- Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid ([FAFSA](http://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa)) or Texas Application for Student Financial Aid ([TASFA](https://aggieonestop.tamu.edu/financial-aid/apply-for-aid))
- Demonstrate financial need, as determined by their FAFSA or TASFA submission.

Under the work-study program, employers pay a percentage of student wages, with the remainder being paid from work-study funds. This allows employers to hire more students and offer higher wages.

Eligible students are typically awarded $5,000 for the fall and spring semesters. Students employed using work-study funds work an average of 10-15 hours per week, depending on their work-study award. Visit [Jobs for Aggies](https://employees.tamu.edu/jobsforaggies/index.html) to find jobs that are work-study eligible.

Summer work-study funds are available and interested students should contact Scholarships & Financial Aid office by emailing [workstudy@tamu.edu](mailto:workstudy@tamu.edu) their name and UIN.

It is the responsibility of the student to notify their employer of the work-study award. Once you have been hired, give your work-study certificate to your employer. Printable work-study certificates are available online through the [Financial Aid Portal](https://myfinancialaid.tamu.edu/). Watch ["How to Print your Work Study Certificate"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdEz-1ENz_M) for a demonstration.

Supervisors and students are encouraged to work together to monitor earnings and avoid exceeding the award. Use the [Work-Study Calculator](https://jobsforaggies.tamu.edu/STUDENTS/Types-of-Employment/Work-Study-FAQ-s/Work-Study-Calculator) to estimate how many hours per week you can work.\
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Students not awarded work-study funds can watch ["How to Check Your Work Study Eligibility"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04YaqTVZ8oM) to determine if they are eligible for an award.

## [TAMU Reads & Counts Tutor Program (work-study required)](#a-tamureadsampcountstutorprogramwork-studyrequired-dNqMG9)

Here at Texas A&M University in College Station, Reads & Counts Tutors are part of a long-standing institutional commitment to community service. The program began in association with the America Reads Challenge, a federal initiative to increase child literacy rates across the nation.\
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Approximately 150 Aggies work at 23 locations throughout Bryan and College Station, tutoring elementary students in reading and math. Tutors make a huge impact on our community, as over 95 percent of public elementary school students in B/CS have the opportunity to work with a Reads & Counts tutor. However, it is not only the elementary students who benefit from tutoring; Aggies gain valuable work experience, have opportunities for advancement to leadership positions and receive financial aid they have been awarded in the form of work-study.\
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 What do we think it means to be a tutor?\
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 A Reads & Counts tutor is a member of the Reads & Counts community who dedicates time to making a lifelong impression by acting as a mentor and serving others, while simultaneously experiencing personal and professional development.\
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 We are looking for self-motivated, dependable people who have a passion for working with kids to tutor kindergarten to sixth-grade students in reading and math.  Experience working with children is preferred. All majors are encouraged to apply. Paid training will be required.\
Before applying, please check to make sure you meet the following [requirements](https://readsandcounts.tamu.edu/qualifications/).\
Click the Apply button on top of the [Reads and Counts Tutor Program page](https://readsandcounts.tamu.edu/) to apply.

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## [Community Service Program (work-study required)](#a-communityserviceprogramwork-studyrequired-NKjc6w)

The Community Service Work-Study Program, funded by the Federal and Texas Work-Study programs, provides student employment opportunities at local non-profit agencies, government offices and area high schools. Texas A&M University has partnered with a number of organizations whose services are designed to improve the quality of life for community residents, particularly low-income individuals, or to solve particular problems related to their needs. [**Meet our Community Service Program partners.**](https://aggieonestop.tamu.edu/financial-aid/types-of-aid/student-employment/community-service-program)\

To apply for a position, please follow these instructions.

1. *Go to*[*JobsforAggies.tamu.edu*](http://JobsforAggies.tamu.edu)*.*
2. *Click on "Find A Part-Time Job" button.*
3. *Click on "Current Students: Single Sign On".*
4. *Enter your Net ID & Password.*
5. *The first time you login to the JFA Job Board, you will need to**create your personal profile. This can be done**by clicking on the "Profile" tab on the left side of the homepage.*
6. *In the "Documents" tab, please make sure to upload your**resume and graphic schedule.*
7. *From the homepage, click on "Jobs", then "Search".*
8. *To narrow the search to part-time jobs, select “Part-Time**Student Employment” as the Position Type.*
9. *If you know the Job ID, enter it in the keyword search box.*
10. *If you don't know the Job ID, you can search "CSP" in the**keyword search box.*

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*You may follow along with these instructions by viewing*[*these screenshots*](https://aggieonestop.tamu.edu/getmedia/a1408f97-ac9c-45fe-93a2-7d725cbf1760/Applying-through-JFA-1.pdf).\
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[*View the position listings available for spring 2025.*](https://aggieonestop.tamu.edu/financial-aid/types-of-aid/student-employment/community-service-program/c-s-p-listings)\
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## [Graduate Assistantships](#a-graduateassistantships-hWdLI8)

Graduate students may be hired as teaching, research, or non-teaching assistants. There are four types of graduate assistantships available through the academic departments, colleges, TAMUS agencies and administrative offices:\

- Teaching (GAT)
- Research (GAR)
- Lecturer (GAL)
- Non-teaching activities (GANT)\

Most of these positions require service of 20 hours per week. Although individual colleges may have higher requirements, graduate students holding assistantships must meet the GA registration requirements by the census date. The university does not mandate assistantships be terminated upon failure to maintain enrollment requirements after the census date. However, assistantships may be terminated by the employer upon failure to maintain the minimum enrollment requirement. \
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Students serving in these roles are eligible for insurance benefits and may pay tuition and fees at the in-state rate. The Graduate and Professional School enforces guidelines for [employing graduate students at greater than a 50% effort](https://grad.tamu.edu/knowledge-center/forms/request-for-a-graduate-assistant-to-work-additional-hours).\
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### GETTING AN ASSISTANTSHIP

Assistantships are available through the academic department, college, agency or administrative office with which you are associated. Your department may offer you an assistantship at the time you are admitted.\
If you are not offered an assistantship as part of your admissions package, various departments also posts assistantship opportunities on the Jobs for Aggies Job Board.\
The best option is to reach out to your graduate advisor or faculty for help in identifying and applying for the assistantship that best fits your qualifications and interests. Your advisor or faculty should be your first point of contact for assistantship inquiries within or outside of your department. Often, faculty members work with other departments to fill particular needs or positions they cannot find in their own department.\
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[CHECK THE TAMU GRADUATE CATALOG FOR MORE DETAILS ON GRADUATE STUDENT ASSISTANTSHIP REQUIREMENTS](https://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/)

## [Internships](#a-internships-cg2ngg)

### What is an internship?

- A meaningful work experience that is interest or major-related and has a learning component.
- A short-term experience, usually lasting one or two semesters.
- Paid or compensated through course credit, scholarship, grant, or stipend.
- For-credit internshipscan be completed within your academic department by enrolling in an internship course. Some degree plans require an internship prior to graduation and some degree plans provide internships as an elective. If you wish to request academic credit for your internship, you must contact your department directly. Not all departments give academic credit for internships. Start by asking your academic advisor.
  1. Please remember when pursing a for-credit internship, the internship may come with additional responsibilities for the internship supervisor. Students should communicate clearly to the prospective employer what those responsibilities will be.

### Benefits

Some of the many benefits of an internship for students include:\

- Gaining valuable work experience
- Exploring a variety of career paths
- Networking with professionals in their field of study
- Applying learning from the classroom into a professional environment
- Continue to take classes on campus
- No need to relocate during the internship period

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### Getting Started

- **When to Begin Searching**
  1. Ideally, you should begin searching no later than two semesters before the term you would like to intern. If you plan to search for a summer internship position through on-campus interviews, you should register with the Career Center for both the Fall and Spring semesters.

- **Utilize Networking**
  1. Students should discuss opportunities with advisors and professors within their major department. Students should also visit with employers of interest at the numerous Career Fairs held on campus each year.

- **Where to Apply**
  1. All on and off-campus internship opportunities are found on the Launch Hire Aggies button on the Texas A&M Career Center website. More information about internship opportunities and how to prepare for them can be found at on the [Career Center's Current Students webpage](https://careercenter.tamu.edu/current-students).

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