Student Employment

In accordance with NMC Policy 1406.00:

Student Employee — A part-time employee who is enrolled and regularly attending classes at NMC. The student's primary purpose for being at NMC is to further his/her education. Student employment is temporary and incidental to the pursuit of an education. Student employees work 20 hours per week or less; may work up to 40 hours per week during semester breaks and summer.

To be eligible for student employment in a semester, the student must be enrolled half time during that semester (minimum NMC academic credits: 6 for fall; 6 for spring; 3 for summer).

Students enrolled half time in the spring or intending to enroll half time in the fall may work as student employees for the summer if they enroll for a minimum of 1 NMC academic credit; they will pay all state and federal taxes and retirement contributions (MPSERS) as required by law.

Any student employee who is no longer enrolled at least half-time at NMC must be terminated from work. Students wishing employment on campus are strongly encouraged to file for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid ( FAFSA) and should register with the Career and Employment Services office in the Osterlin Library, (231) 995-1041.

Federal Work-Study and Michigan Work Study Programs

Eligibility under these programs requires a student to have demonstrated financial need, be making satisfactory academic progress and meet the NMC criteria listed above. The basic pay rate is according to the NMC Student Employee pay scale.