Work-Study

Engage in part-time paid employment opportunities, with a variety to choose from in 125 different department positions offered to students on campus.

Engage in part-time paid employment opportunities, with a variety to choose from in 125 different department positions offered to students on campus.

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About Work-Study:

The benefits of an on-campus jobs opportunity are:

1) Work is conveniently scheduled around your class schedule and in contingency with ACU’s academic calendar.

2) Students find the opportunity to connect with faculty and staff, creating new connections throughout ACU’s community.

3) Students’ work contributes to the university as they earn wages themselves.

4) Resume building with work references, making students more competitive candidates in future full-time work positions.

5) Student employees are paid bi-weekly.

Student Employment Opportunities at ACU

On-Campus with ACU

Student employees are hired independently through each department/office. View the current listings for on-campus student employment at the button below.

Dining Services

Chartwells contracts with ACU for on-campus dining. They hire independently and maintain a website for employment opportunities. Apply or learn more at the button below.

University Gear Shop
(Campus Store)

If interested in applying to work at the University Gear Shop, click the button below.

Necessary Documentation for On-Campus Employment:

In order to work on campus, you must complete a Form I-9 (eligibility for employment) by the end of the day on your first day of work. You must have acceptable identification documents with you to establish your identity and authorization to work.

Document to establish identity:

  • Valid driver’s license
  • Current U.S. passport
  • School photo ID

Document to establish employment authorization:

  • Original social security card (cannot accept copies)
  • Current U.S. passport
  • Original birth certificate (or certified copy)

This paperwork must be completed by 5 p.m. on your first day of work, and is required for you to receive pay. Your paperwork must be completed in the Human Resources Office in Room 213 of the Hardin Administration Building.

ACU pays students through direct deposit, which you personally set up through your myACU account.

Federal Work-Study (FWS)

Who: Students demonstrating need and capability for part-time employment
How Much: Varies with need, but hourly pay is no less than minimum wage
How Long: While pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree
How to Apply: Complete FAFSA annually
Other: There are employment opportunities on campus in various offices or departments. Campus job postings can be found by clicking the “ACU | Student Job Openings” button below.

Texas College Work-Study (CWS)

Who: Texas residential college students demonstrating need and capability for part-time employment 
How Much:
Varies with need, but hourly pay is no less than minimum wage
How Long: While pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree
How to Apply:
Complete FAFSA annually
Other: There are employment opportunities on campus in various offices or departments. Campus job postings can be found by clicking the “ACU | Student Job Openings” button below.

Questions?

Contact Human Resources

Phone: (325) 674-2359 or toll free (866) 330-7607
Email: humanresources@acu.edu
Web: acu.edu/hr