Student Employment

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Last Updated: Dec 19, 2025, 11:47 AM

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SIU has many resources to help you succeed both in the classroom, and in student employee positions. To see all SIU Student Employment resources, scroll down this page.

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Interested in becoming a student employee? SIU has many diverse job opportunities.

Direct Deposit Authorization Form
SIU requires all employees to participate in electronic direct deposit into a bank account at a financial institution of your choice.

Direct Deposit Policy Information
Electronic direct deposit is an efficient, secure and economical method for delivering payments to employees. Read the policy to learn more.

Discrepancies in Pay
If you think there has been an error in your payment amount, follow SIU’s guidelines to get the problem resolved quickly and efficiently. 

Earning Statement
View your current and past earning statements. You may also print these statements to keep a physical record of your earnings.

Employment Dates by Semester
Student employees may work up to 20 hours a week during normal semester weeks. During breaks, students may be eligible to work 37.5 hours a week. These employment dates are outlined per semester, as well as student employee pay schedules.  

Graduate Student Employment Grievances
Graduate students employed as student workers are covered by a student worker grievance procedure, which is administered by the Financial Aid office.

Job Listing
Interested in becoming a student employee? SIU has many diverse job opportunities.

Payroll Schedules
Payroll schedules are outlined each semester including start and end dates per pay period and the dates that you will receive your paycheck.

Rate of Pay
If you don’t know what your current rate of pay is, follow the tutorial to find the information on your earnings statement.

Student Employment Handbook
Everything you need to know about your student employment position, including enrollment requirements, maximum work hours, pay structure, and important dates.

Student Jobs Website
The Student Employment Program offers a variety of jobs throughout campus and is managed by the Financial Aid Office. View the website to learn more.

W-2 Information
Find answers to common Student Employee W-2 questions.