• Students who work 5 or more hours in a shift must take a minimum 30 minute break
• Students who are not enrolled full time (12 credits) per semester will have their FWS award pro-rated
• Students will earn the NJ minimum wage rate set forth in N.J.A.C.12:56-3.1 and accrue Personal Time Off (PTO)
per the Stockton Human Resources Policy
• Students may work a maximum of 20 hours per week
• Students will not exceed their maximum award per semester as shown in their financial aid offer
• A student's FWS earnings will not be applied directly to their tuition account

In order to remain employed under the program, students must:

• Perform a satisfactory job and cooperate with the particular department’s procedures
• Adhere to work schedules
• Inform their supervisor of absences in advance if possible. If unable, inform as early as possible on the
day of their absence
• Notify the Office of Financial Aid when intending to terminate their employment as well as
the department/employer for which they work

If the student fails to work and adhere to the good job practices as stated above, their employment will be terminated.

A student job is an employment opportunity, which gives you, experience in the work place and your supervisor is a potential reference when you seek employment after leaving Stockton. Therefore, it is your responsibility to:

• Report to work on time and with regularity, calling in personally if you will be tardy or absent;
• Perform your job satisfactorily, maintaining the same standards of conduct as any regular, full-time employee;
• Assume the responsibilities attached to the position for the entire FWS period, but if circumstances necessitate a job change, notify the Office of Financial Aid. You should give your supervisor at least two weeks notice;
• Complete your Web Time Entry (WTE) on a regular basis as directed by your supervisor;
• Act in a professional manner concerning the confidentiality of information, which comes to you through your assignment.

You are also responsible for maintaining your schoolwork and not letting your job interfere with academics. However, recent studies show that academics are enhanced by students who have committed themselves to a part-time job because they acquire excellent time management and organizational skills.

As a FWS student, you have certain rights as follows:

• You have the right to choose your position in the department of your choice if several offers of employment are presented;
• You have the right to know the specified period of employment and the hourly salary rate prior to being hired;
• You have the right to see a written job description before accepting any position;
• You have the right to information concerning any hazardous substances and potential exposure in that workplace;
• You have the right to expect fair and equal treatment from your supervisors

Your supervisor is the key person in all communications that involve your work. You should bring any problems or concerns to his/her immediate attention. If the two of you cannot resolve the problem you should contact the Financial Aid Office to discuss your concerns.