Interviewing the Student: Students are advised to contact you for to schedule an interview.

• Review the student's class schedule to ensure this applicant is appropriate for your position. Federal regulations state that Work study may not work during scheduled class time even if the class is canceled. Encourage the student to apply for another position if you are not going to hire him/her.
• Confirm with the student if they have Federal Work Study and how much they are awarded. This information is in their eLion account. You can also confirm in Datatel.
• Review the approved pay scale with the student to ensure you and the work study understand the hourly rate based on classification and academic level.
• Complete the student portion of the Student Payroll Information Form (SPIF) during the interview to ensure you have the required data. The SPIF can be shredded if you decide to make another applicant choice.

To expedite the hiring process, you may conduct telephone interviews prior to the start of of the term. Students have been instructed to prepare their class schedule and a proposed work schedule for the interview. Students may not work during a scheduled class time even if the class is canceled. Click here for Important Dates.