Career Corner: Campus Employment - Work $tudy

Need a few extra dollars this semester? Got a few extra hours during the week? Why not check out the Work Study Program? If you qualify, you might just find yourself working on campus in a college department or with the Fanshawe Student Union.

The purpose of Work Study is to assist students who are in financial need, who may be receiving financial aid through OSAP or have obtained another educational loan but still require additional assistance. Work Study jobs have been created on campus so students will have the resources to meet expenses associated with their education. The added bonus is that these positions also give you valuable experience to add to your resume.

Here's how you get started. As soon as possible before September 23, you must complete the Work Study application (available online at www.yourmoneydance.com) and follow these steps: select “Click here to apply,” and under “Bursary Name,” enter “Work Study,” and hit “Search.” Review the criteria for the Part Time Work Study program and select “Apply.” From there, log on using your Fanshaweonline user name and password. Provide the information as requested and submit your application. Staff in the Financial Aid office will review your application to ascertain your eligibility and provide a written response.

To qualify, students must be taking at least a 60 per cent course load during the September to April period, have a demonstrated financial need and must be making satisfactory academic progress. While candidates should have been assessed for OSAP and been eligible for assistance some exceptions to students not being eligible for OSAP will be considered.

Available Work Study jobs are posted on the Career Services job posting site, accessible through Fanshawe Online (from the right hand toolbar, select the link to “Career Services and Co-op Job Site”). Once logged in, select the link to “Job Postings” and further select “On-campus Jobs.” Only those approved for Work Study can apply to these positions. If you are approved, bring your approval letter to D1063 in Career Services and ask for the contact information for the positions you found on the site that you'd like to apply to. Complete your Work Study application as soon as possible to avoid being disappointed.

Here is a listing of the positions currently, available on campus:

Street Team; Biz Booth Cashier; Poster Person; Entertainment Crew; Financial Marketing Team; FSU Office Clerk; Restaurant General Labourer; Food and Alcohol Server; Host/Greeter; Line Cook / Dishwasher; Security; Quality Control (Food Safety and WHMIS); Custodial Writer / Reporter; Graphic Design; Illustrator; Junior Advertising Representative; Photographer; Sports Writer; Videographer / Photographer; Food Prep; First Nations Student Activity Planner; Computer Lab Monitor for the First Nations Centre; Customer Service Representative Assistant; Customer Service Representative; Website Maintainer; BHR Program Assistant, Lab Monitor; Test Proctor; Music Industry Lab Assistant; Print Service Operator; Photo Archives and Image Promotion and Display.