Hire a Student Employee
Step 1: Determine whether you are hiring a College Work Study student or a Non-College Work Study student
Non College Work Study (NCWS) vs. College Work Study (CWS)
NCWS: Employer must pay 100% of the student's wages out of their own funds.
CWS: The Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program is a government subsidized student employment program designed to assist students in financing their post-secondary education. In order to be eligible for Work-Study (WS), students must document financial need every year by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). FAQs about CWS
What students are eligible?
Student Status | CWS | NCWS |
---|---|---|
International Student | No | Yes |
Full Time: Undergraduate Student | Yes | Yes |
Full Time: Graduate Student | Yes | Yes |
Step 2: Review the Hiring process outlined below:
College Work Study Hiring Process
- Establish department’s College Work Study eligibility with the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid
- Complete Summer CWS Training at University Career Services
- Post CWS job position on Cougar Pathway
- Follow up with applicants once resumes are received
- Offer job position to selected candidates
- Ask candidates to accept job position on Cougar Pathway
- Receive CWS authorization form in email
- Verify with the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid that the candidate is CWS eligible
- Follow up with HR and your departments Business Services Coordinator for hiring paperwork
Non-College Work Study Hiring Process
- Assess needs and means of the department with Business Services Coordinator
- Post job position on Cougar Pathway
- Follow up with applicants once resumes are received
- Select candidates for hire
- Follow up with HR and your departments business services coordinator for hiring paperwork
How to Post a Job on Cougar Pathway
Faculty/Staff may post a campus job for a College Work–Study (CWS) position or a Non–CWS (NCWS) position. Within the posting, you will be able to indicate the position type. Please indicate University of Houston - Faculty/Staff as the Industry and the department name as the organization. All jobs are posted for 30 days at a time.