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Types of Employment at UNLV

Federal Work-Study Employment

America Reads/America Counts

Nevada System of Higher Education Work Service Program

Regular Student Employment

Non-Student Employment


Federal Work-Study Employment

Program Overview

Federal Work-Study, also referred to as FWS, is one of six major student financial aid programs authorized under Title IV of the Higher Education Act. It is designed to provide
part-time employment to students who have established financial need according to Federal guidelines. 75% of the student’s salary is paid by the Federal government; the remainder is paid by the employer. Financial Aid & Scholarships determines student eligibility based on the information provided on the student’s financial aid application. On-campus departments, government agencies, and non-profit off-campus agencies are eligible to hire work-study students.

Student Requirements

Must have financial aid eligibility Undergraduate enrollment requirement 6 credits/semester

Graduate/Professional enrollment requirement 5 credits/semester

Undergraduate cumulative GPA requirement 2.0

Graduate/Professional cumulative GPA requirement 3.0

May not replace or fill a permanent staff position Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or other eligible non-citizen with an I-94 card with an approved designation

During the Summer sessions, students not planning to enroll may fill out a Notice of Intent if the above requirements are met for the previous Spring semester. This form is available at the front desk of Financial Aid & Scholarships.



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America Reads/America Counts

Program Overview

The America Reads and America Counts programs are Federally funded and provide students with the opportunity to tutor preschool age children in reading and math. The federal funding covers 100% of the student’s wages. Students must be eligible for work-study in order to receive an America Reads/America Counts award. These awards are given to departments with close affiliation to preschool age children.

Student Requirements

Must have financial aid eligibility

Undergraduate enrollment requirement 6 credits/semester

Graduate/Professional enrollment requirement 5 credits/semester

Undergraduate cumulative GPA requirement 2.0

Graduate/Professional cumulative GPA requirement 3.0

May not replace or fill a permanent staff position

During the Summer sessions, students not planning to enroll may fill out a Notice of Intent if the above requirements are met for the previous Spring semester. This form is available at the front desk of Financial Aid & Scholarships.



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Nevada System of Higher Education Work Service Program

Program Overview

The Nevada System of Higher Education Work Service Program (NSHE) is a state funded program which provides paid internships and employment placements. These placements must emphasize service and applied learning opportunities for students that make a contribution to the State of Nevada, the surrounding communities, or the University. Employers interested in a Nevada System of Higher Education Work Service Program placement, please click on the link below. Complete the application and submit to Financial Aid & Scholarships.

Student Requirements

Undergraduate, Graduate, and Law enrollment requirement 6 credits/semester

Undergraduate cumulative GPA requirement 2.5

Graduate cumulative GPA requirement 3.0

Law cumulative GPA requirement 2.5

Dental cumulataive GPA requirement 2.5

Must be admitted into a degree-seeking program

Preference given to Nevada residents

Preference given to students with exceptional need

NSHE Application On Campus (PDF)
NSHE Application On Campus (Word)

NSHE Application Off Campus (PDF)
NSHE Application Off Campus (Word)



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Regular Student Employment

Program Overview

Departments are responsible for 100% of the student’s wages. Students do not need to qualify for financial aid in order to participate in regular student employment.

Student Requirements

Undergraduate GPA requirement 2.0

Graduate/Professional GPA requirement 3.0

Undergraduate enrollment requirement 6 credits/semester

Graduate/Professional enrollment requirement 5 credits/semester

Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or U.S. permanent resident with an I-151 or an I-551, or an alien authorized by the Immigration and Naturalization Service to work in the United States. Refer to the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form for additional information.

Summer Term

Students not enrolled in the summer term may work during the summer term under regular student employment if they meet one of the following requirements:

Student was enrolled for the minimum number of credits the previous spring semester



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Non-Student (160 Hour) Employment

Program Overview

Individuals employed by the University who are enrolled in less than six credit hours for undergraduate status or five credit hours for graduate status per semester are classified as Non-Student (160 hour) employees and are restricted to working a maximum of 160 hours during any calendar year. This is a one-time, temporary appointment and successive appointments are not allowed. Any questions regarding 160 hour or 1000 hour employment should be directed to Human Resources at 895-3504.

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