Student Employment
Over 2,600 students are employed at LMU and work on and off campus in a variety of jobs.
In most cases, students must apply for financial aid by completing the
Free Application for Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA) in order to receive an award to allow them to work on campus. This work award is considered a form of financial aid.
Benefits of Working on Campus
- Working on campus allows you to earn money to assist with educational expenses.
- Working reduces the need for student loans.
- Working on campus provides flexible hours, as employers understand that school comes first and will work around your class and study schedules.
- Many jobs are office positions which will provide you with work experience which you can include on your resume.
The following information is a summary of the different work awards and their requirements.
Federal Work-Study
To receive Federal Work-Study applicants must complete the FAFSA and meet financial need requirements. The pay ranges from $8.00 to $12.00 per hour. On average, student work 14 hours per week and can earn up to $3,200 per year.
LMU Work
Applicants who submit the FAFSA but do not qualify for Federal Work-Study are offered LMU Work for up to $2,000 per year, as funding permits.
Transfer Work
If you do not receive a work award, there are departments on campus that can hire you through their departmental budget. Contact prospective employers directly to see if they have funding to hire you. If hired, they will notify the Financial Aid Office the maximum amount you can earn, and we will add this to your Financial Aid Award as ‘‘Transfer Work.’’ Receipt of "Transfer Work" does not affect your eligibility for other forms of financial aid.
Tax Implications
Earnings from work are considered taxable income. You will need to determine whether you are required to file a federal or state tax return based on your total earnings from all sources in 2008. For more information regarding federal taxes, visit
www.irs.gov/individuals/students. For California state tax information, visit
www.ftb.ca.gov/individuals or the Web site for your state of residency.
For more information on working at LMU visit
Student Employment Services.