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The student employment program assists undergraduate and graduate students in locating employment at SCAD and includes the Federal Work-Study (FWS) program. Students must meet eligibility requirements to participate. Eligible students must complete the hiring process. The pay rate is typically Federal minimum wage, and students may work a maximum of 20 combined hours per week.

Eligibility

To be eligible for student employment, students must meet the following requirements:

• You must be a degree-seeking undergraduate or graduate student.
• You must be enrolled at least half time, as defined by the Registrar:

• Undergraduate students must be enrolled in at least 10 credit hours per quarter.
• Graduate students must be enrolled in at least 5 credit hours per quarter.

• You must have a minimum 2.0 GPA as an undergraduate student and a 3.0 GPA as a graduate student.
• You must have satisfactory academic standing and satisfactory academic progress.

Note:  Some positions may have additional requirements.

How to Apply for Student Employment
New SCAD students may apply for student employment via MySCAD after orientation. For more information, they can visit the student employment channel in MySCAD or speak with an admission adviser.

Current SCAD students interested in student employment should visit the student employment channel in MySCAD.

Completing the Hiring Process
Students hired to work must complete the I-9 process with designated staff prior to working. Copies of the form that will be completed electronically during a face-to-face meeting are available for reference online.  This form also includes a list of the documents required for to complete this process. 

Students without a Social Security number will receive additional instructions. An overview of the process is available online.

Working in the Local Area
Students who do not qualify for the SCAD student employment program may opt to pursue employment in the local area.

Contact Information
Email: stemploy@scad.edu
Phone: 912.525.8776 (Savannah)   404.253.3400 (Atlanta)

 

How do I apply for student employment?
Eligible, enrolled students can apply for employment by visiting the Student Employment channel via MySCAD as follows:

• Log in to MySCAD.
• Select the My Info tab.
• Go to the Student Employment channel.
• Determine eligibility.
  

When do I apply?
Students should apply at the beginning of the quarter or break period for which they'd like to work.

What are the eligibility requirements?
The criteria for eligibility to apply for student employment are as follows:

• You must be a degree-seeking undergraduate or graduate student at SCAD.
• You must have satisfactory academic standing and meet satisfactory academic progress*.
• You must have at least a 2.0 GPA as an undergraduate student and a 3.0 GPA as a graduate student.
• Your enrolled credit hours must be considered at least half time.** Undergraduate students must be enrolled for at least 10 credit hours per quarter and graduate students must be enrolled for a minimum of 5 credit hours.

*If this is your first quarter of attendance at SCAD, you are not required to meet the academic standing and GPA requirements.
**Students paid from federal funds must have remaining unmet need as determined by the FAFSA and other aid.
***If this is your last quarter prior to graduation, and you meet the academic standing, satisfactory academic progress and GPA requirements, but are enrolled in less than the required number of credit hours, you may still be eligible.

What do I do once I've determined my eligibility?
If you are eligible for student employment, you may view the open positions and begin contacting hiring supervisors. If you are hired, you will receive an email from student employment with further instructions on completing the new hire process. 

Where do I find a list of open positions?
Available student employment positions are listed in MySCAD in the Student Employment channel.

How many hours can I work?
Each student is allowed to work a maximum of 20 hours per week.

How many jobs can I have?
There is no limit on the number of jobs students can have; however, each student cannot work more than 20 hours per week.

What is the hourly pay rate?
Student workers are typically paid Federal minimum wage ($7.25).

How often do student workers get paid?
Student workers receive payment once every two weeks. Please refer to the biweekly payroll calendar located in the forms channel via MySCAD for specific dates.

How does student employment affect my financial aid?
Student employment is not listed on your award letter and has no direct impact on your financial aid or student account. Students paid from federal funds must have remaining unmet need as determined by the FAFSA and other aid.

Am I required to keep the same job the entire quarter?
No, students are permitted to change jobs any time during the school year.

Are international students permitted to work even though they may not have a Social Security number?
Yes, international students are allowed to work without a Social Security number; however, international students must apply for their Social Security number and return the receipt to student employment in Bradley Hall before starting work in Savannah, or at the Student Success Center in Atlanta.

If I worked last quarter, do I still need to obtain an eligibility and verification form for this quarter?
No, students are not required to resubmit forms quarterly unless they are changing or adding a position. Students' supervisors will notify student workers if they are no longer eligible to work.

Once I start working, how do I submit my time sheets each pay period?
Students report time worked in MySCAD using an online tool, Web time entry. The supervisor must approve the electronic timesheet prior to payroll processing.

 

Student Employment at SCAD includes the U.S. Department of Education's Federal Work-Study (FWS) program. For the university to meet federal requirements and receive FWS funding, a portion of FWS dollars must be paid to FWS-eligible students working in community service jobs. Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before SCAD can determine FWS eligibility*. The FAFSA is available to U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens.

Positions at the following venues support the university's commitment to provide services that improve the quality of life in the community and qualify for federal funds:

• Trustees Theater     
• SCAD Museum of Art
• SCAD art galleries and exhibitions

In addition, SCAD must place FWS-eligible students as reading or math tutors in elementary schools giving priority placement to schools that are participating in a reading reform project. SCAD's flagship reading tutor program is "Book Buddies."

Book Buddies work at local elementary schools as reading tutors to support literacy efforts. This community service opportunity is designed to improve literacy for school-aged children through effective and quality tutoring, mentorship and positive role modeling.  Only applicants who are eligible for FWS funds will be considered. If hired, students must complete a one-hour training prior to working as a tutor. Mandatory meetings are held throughout the quarter.

 *To be FWS-eligible, students must also have remaining unmet need as determined by the FAFSA and other aid.