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There are three types of student employment: federal work-study, institutional work-study, and off-campus employment. A student must meet certain eligibilty requirements to work in either a federal work-study or an institutional work-study program. If you are interested in either program please contact

Black Hills State University
Student Financial Services
1200 University Street Unit 9670
Spearfish, SD 57799-9670
1.800.ALL.BHSU

You can also visit BHSU Career Services to learn more about off-campus employment.

Student Employment Manual

Web Time Entry                Web Time Entry Instructions

Termination of Employment Form

Federal Work-Study

Who is eligible?
In this federally-funded, need-based aid program, students work part-time on campus to help pay for educational expenses.

How do I apply?
You apply for work-study when you fill out the need analysis form (FAFSA). The FAFSA is available after January 1 of each year for the upcoming summer, fall and spring semesters. For a FAFSA application, go to www.fafsa.ed.gov or contact Student Financial Services.

Funding is limited. Students who submit the FAFSA by March 1 (the priority deadline) will be considered for the more desirable grants and federal work-study.

Amount Available
Students earn at least the federal minimum wage for their work and average about ten hours per week.

Repayment
Work-study awards do not need to be repaid. They are earned and you will only be paid for the hours you work.