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Student Assistant & Student Teaching/Student Research Assistant Rates

Wages are to be paid for services rendered on an hourly basis from salary and wage accounts. The totals hours worked for one week should not exceed 20 hours per student. Additional hours are allowed with the advisors written approval.

During the summer semester and during the winter and spring break a student can work up to 40 hours per week. See the last paragraph of HR 101 Employee Status for more information.

Student Assistants

Minimum

Maximum

Level I- Work which requires limited degree of training or skills

$6.65

$8.50

Level II - Work which requires considerable proficiency in a specialized skills or specialized experience.

$8.50

$10.50

Level III - Work which requires a high degree of skills or specialized experience.

$10.50

$12.50

Level IV - Entry level work in professional areas where a bachelor's degree is required.

$12.50

$14.50

Level V - Advanced level work in a professional area requiring advanced capabilities or experience beyond the baccalaureate degree.

$14.50

$16.50

Student FICA Status

The student's FICA status may change each semester depending on the credit hours enrolled. Please review HR306 and HR 204 or more information.

Semester

Enrollment Status

FICA

Spring

>=6 hours

Exempt

Fall

>=6 hours

Exempt

Summer

>=3 hours

Exempt