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The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign employs more than 10,000 part-time student workers in offices, libraries, laboratories, farms, and food service units; each year these student employees earn more than $9 million. In addition, many students work in the community.
Hourly wages for student workers vary according to the type of work and responsibilities involved, but equal at least the minimum wage. Most jobs require from ten to fifteen hours of work per week. Earnings can approximate 20 percent of a student's college expenses.
Many students find food service work or temporary odd jobs before or after regular University hours. By arranging class schedules to have consecutive hours free each day for working, students may improve their employment opportunities. Job opportunities requiring advanced skills or knowledge offer excellent part-time, career-related experience to University students.
A Work-Study award recipient must check with the Office of Student Financial Aid to obtain assistance in job placement. This should be done at the beginning of the academic term.
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