Moreau Center: CSWS Basics

Who is eligible to participate?
How do I apply and get a placement?
When can I work?
Where can I work?
How much will I get paid?

Who is eligible to participate?
Any student currently enrolled at the University of Portland who has federal work study as part of their financial aid package.  International students are not eligible because these are federal funds reserved for US citizens. To determine your eligibility, contact Keith Foster at fosterk@up.edu in the Office of Financial Aid.

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How do I apply and get a placement?
Eligible students can fill out a Community Service Work Study application and submit it by e-mail to the Moreau Center for Service and Leadership.  Please carefully follow the instructions found on the application.  After your application has been reviewed, the Program Coordinator will send your application materials on to the appropriate community organizations and they will contact you directly to schedule an interview.  Students will be chosen by the supervisor at the local agency but will be employees of the University of Portland.

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When can I work?
Once hired, students can work thorough out the academic year (including the Fall, Winter, and Spring breaks, by mutual agreement with the community organization). Placements are not available during Summer terms. Please note that students are limited to how many hours they can work and can only work 20 hours per week including breaks.

Ultimately students are restricted to the hours allotted through their financial aid package. For instance if a student has an allotment of $2000 they will only be able to work a maximum of 227 hours throughout the school year. Students should take this into consideration when working during breaks.

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Where can I work?
Students will have the option of noting where they desire to have their application sent. Students can choose to have their application sent to all the posted jobs for 2012-2013 but please note that some positions will work better for schedule and field of study then others.  Ultimately the community partners hire those they think will be the best fit for their organization.

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How much will I get paid?
Wages are $8.80 per hour for the 2012-2013 year.
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