Students on campus are awarded through their financial aid package a work study grant. It can be one of two types, federal or state work study. Each requires different actions and support from Financial Aid and the Career Center.

Federal work study
This program is funded through the federal government, and the award appears on the financial aid package if a student has demonstrated financial need. This is awarded to students that are in their freshman or sophomore year in college. This funding does NOT credit the student account, so it should not be counted toward the bill when trying to determine the balance due for any given semester. This funding is available for students to earn by working a part time job on campus. Jobs can range from working in the athletic department, to working in academic or administrative offices.

State work study
This program is funded through the Higher Education Board of Washington. This is awarded to students that are in their junior or senior year in college and has a need for financial assistance. This is a program allows students to gain job experience in the field they would like to work in after graduation. With the State Work Study program, students at SMU are hired by off campus employers who are reimbursed by the state for a percentage of the wages paid to the student. This funding does NOT credit the student account, so it should not be counted toward the bill when trying to determine the balance due for any given semester. The funding is available to students to earn by working a part time job off campus.

Financial Aid support
All of the funding and paper work is handled through Financial Aid. Once a student has been awarded work study, depending on the type, and a job has been secured Financial Aid requires addition paperwork and timecards monthly due on the 15th of each month. If you have any addition questions about your grant or paper work pleas contact Financial Aid in 245, at finaid@stmartin.edu or call 360-438-4397 or toll free 800-368-8803.

Career Center support
All on-campus and off-campus jobs are posted on Saints4Hire. With State work study there are many companies that don't have work study contracts but if a student is interested in working for them we can help make contacts. Most on-campus and off-campus employers ask for a resume to apply. We are more than happy to offer our services to help create or edit a resume or cover letter. To send your resume/cover letter for review, click here. To access Saints4Hire, click here. For help please come by Career Services in 201B, call (360)486-8122 or email tswanson@stmartin.edu.

*Please note: Being awarded work study doesn't guarantee a job. Both programs students are responsible for researching and securing employment. Once employed students are paid a paycheck by their employer and pay dates vary from organization to organization. This money will not be applied toward the bill; it can be used by the student for personal and miscellaneous expenses. Students are not required to use the Work Study awarded, but this funding will not be replaced by any other financial aid if declined or simply not used