E-mail this pageStudent Jobs and Defraying Tuition Costs
There are three types of part-time jobs for students to consider:
- Federal work-study
- On-campus temporary service
- Off-campus
Visit MyPlattsburgh for a current listing of employment opportunities
Each semester there is also a job-fair during the first week of classes in the Angel College Center. Both on-campus and off-campus employers attend the job fair in order to recruit part-time student workers.
With on-campus jobs, students submit a time sheet every two weeks and also receive a paycheck every two weeks. These wages can be used to help pay for the monthly educational and personal expenses, buy not be deducted from the bill.
| Employment | Wage Rate | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Work-Study On-campus | Normally $7.25 per hour | Work-study is awarded to students enrolled with an EFC less than COA until our budget is exhausted, which normally occurs in mid-March. To apply, complete the FAFSA (Apply for Aid) and indicate that you are interested in work-study on it. If you receive work-study, it will be included in your financial aid award letter. In early August, we start to mail instructions on how to apply for a job. These instructions include the terms and conditions for employment.. |
| Temporary Service On-campus | Normally $7.25 per hour | Visit the Career Development Center for more information. |
| Off-Campus jobs | Varies | Visit the Career Development Center for more information. |
| Resident Assistants | Varies | Undergraduate students accepted into the resident assistant program receive a free room and partial meal costs. Visit Housing for more information. |
| Community Advisors | Varies | Visit Housing for more information. |
| Graduate Assistantships | Varies |
There are three types of graduate assistantships: Residence Hall Director, Administrative Assistants, Research Assistantships. Graduate Assistantships are offered as a tuition scholarship and stipend. Visit Graduate Assistantships and Housing for more information. |
Contact Information
For more information about Financial Aid at SUNY Plattsburgh, please contact:
Financial Aid Office
Phone: (518) 564-2072
Toll-Free Phone: (877) 768-5976
Fax: (518)564-4079
E-mail: finaid@plattsburgh.edu
Our mailing address:
Financial Aid OfficeSUNY Plattsburgh
101 Broad Street
Plattsburgh, NY 12901-12681