Student Employment Programs

The Federal Work Study program is a federally funded program that provides opportunities for on-campus employment to eligible college students. It is a program of financial assistance that also provides students with gainful employment experience. The Federal Work Study program is not a grant program; students are paid for hours worked.

Federal Work Study is awarded to students based on their financial need, as defined by the Financial Aid Office. Each year a student's financial need must be recalculated; therefore, there is no guarantee that a student will continue to receive Federal Work Study funding.  Students who are offered Federal Work Study as part of their award are required to accept or decline the funding through their U-Online account.

Federal Work Study wages are subject to the same federal, state and local income taxes as any other earned income. Wages earned under this program must be included as taxable income on the student's federal and state income tax returns. A W-2 form is mailed to each student's permanent home address at the end of each tax year.

The Financial Aid Office is responsible for ensuring compliance with federal regulations, job placement, conflict management, and also acts as a liaison between supervisors, students, and the Payroll Office.

Automatic Dismissals 

The following violations of employment procedures will constitute an automatic, immediate, and permanent dismissal from the Federal Work Study program at the University of New England:

• Deliberate falsification of time sheets
• Disclosure of confidential information
• Removal of confidential information from the job location
• Using abusive substances while at work
• Theft or any other serious offense
• Any other offense that is in violation of the Student Handbook

Copies of notifications of dismissals will be sent to the Dean of Students for additional possible action.

To view current job postings, select your campus below:

Federal Work Study positions on the Biddeford Campus

Federal Work Study positions on the Portland Campus

Are there other forms that I need to complete?

FIRST TIME Work Study Students:  There are several forms that first time Federal Work Study students must complete before they can start working.  New students who are awarded Federal Work Study will be sent information during the summer of 2012, with information on paperwork and job postings for the 2012/2013 academic year.

• I-9 Form, Employment Eligibility verification  This form requires that you provide documentation that show you are eligible to work in the U.S.  The last page of this form lists the acceptable documents for providing proof of eligibility.  You may bring one document from List A, or a document from List B and a document from List C (an example would be a drivers license and your social security card).  You will need to bring this documentation to the Financial Aid Office when you arrive on campus.
• W-4, Employee Withholding
• W-4 Maine
• UNE Employee Confidentiality Agreement
• Direct Deposit Authorization Form