Earn up to $3,200 per year
BJU’s Student Work Program enables you to earn money through campus jobs. If you qualify, you can earn up to $3,200 per year working 5 to 20 hours a week. We offer work opportunities in a variety of departments.
You’ll work with managers who are concerned for your academic well-being and are flexible in accommodating your class schedule.
The program gives priority to undergraduate students living in the residence halls. A limited number of work students may also qualify for the Federal Work-Study Program.
We cannot guarantee work for all students and cannot guarantee that each student will earn the approved amount each week.
Apply
Complete the FAFSA process. Once the FAFSA is done, complete our student work application. Pay attention to special steps based on your student-worker status and the documents needed for I-9
Student Work Only
Please visit the student work application for the next steps you should take.
Questions?
The Financial Aid Office is here to help.
Information for International Students
Working on Campus as an International Student
As an international student, you are limited to a maximum of 20 hours per week. You are also subject to additional labor laws.
If you plan to work on campus, BJU will help you apply for a Social Security Number (SSN) after you’ve been in the United States for at least 30 days. In order to qualify for a SSN, you must enter the United States in F-1 student status and have a job offer on campus. You will not be able to work until after you have presented your U.S. Social Security Card to the Office of Student Services.
Students applying for a SSN should pick up a letter of employment and SSN application from the Office of Student Services once you arrive on campus. Transportation off campus to the local Social Security Administration office is available upon request.
| Application Steps | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| Submit questionnaire | Spring prior to enrollment semester | Fall prior to enrollment semester |
| Job commitments from current students | April | —— |
| Available positions updated | May | December |
| Managers evaluate student questionnaires | June | December |
| Job confirmations sent | July/August | January |
Earnings
Earnings are paid biweekly and are applied to your 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.
The following chart shows approximate annual net earnings for a student in the work program.
| Weekly Hours | Approximate Annual Net Earnings |
|---|---|
| 5 | $900 |
| 10 | $1,700 |
| 12 | $2,000 |
| 15 | $2,500 |
| 20 | $3,200 |
If you have any questions, email the Financial Aid Office.