Student Work Program

Graduate Students
Learn about the Graduate Assistantship Program.

Through BJU’s Student Work Program, students earn money working on campus during the school year. Qualifying students work 5 to 25 hours a week (depending on jobs available) and earn $880 to $3,400 per year.

The following chart shows approximate annual net earnings for a student in the work program.

Choosing the Student Work Program?
You may qualify to save $2,000 per year on room and board (for their first three years) through the BJU Rebate Program.

Weekly Hours Approximate Annual Net Earnings
5 $ 880
10 $1,740
12 $2,040
15 $2,560
20 $2,920
25 $3,435

Earnings are paid biweekly and are applied to a student’s tuition account or paid in cash (BJU personal drawing account deposit or bank direct deposit). Earnings will automatically be applied to all tuition accounts in arrears.

Financial Aid Program Applicants

To apply:

  1. Access Virtual Financial Aid Office to complete the FAFSA
  2. Fill out a financial aid interview and be sure to select the Student Work Program
  3. Visit the Student Work Application for special steps based on your student-worker status

Student Work Only Applicants

Please visit the Student Work Application for the next steps you should take.

Job opportunities available in 70 departments, including:

  • food services
  • custodial
  • Child Development Center
  • education
  • HVAC
  • cleaners
  • Snack Shop
  • Press Publishing and Printing Division
  • computer support
  • aviation
  • plumbing
  • electrical
  • landscaping
  • bookstore
  • photo studio

Students in the program work for managers who are concerned for their spiritual and academic well-being and are flexible in accommodating their class schedule. The University cannot guarantee work for all students and cannot guarantee that each student will earn the approved amount each week.

The program gives priority to undergraduate students living in the residence halls. International students and Academy students are limited to a maximum of 20 hours per week. Academy students under 16 years of age are limited to 12 hours per week. International students and Academy students are also subject to additional labor laws.

A limited number of work students may also qualify for the Federal Work-Study Program.

If you have any questions, email the Financial Aid Office.