Job Programs

Federal Work-Study

This is a program that gives students the opportunity to work on campus in order to gain work experience. Earnings are paid bi-weekly and not counted against students when assessing financial aid eligibility the following year. The hourly rate is above the current NYS minimum wage. Be sure to answer yes to the work study question on the FAFSA.

Who is eligible: US citizens or eligible non-citizens with employment authorization who are enrolled in a degree or certificate program as a matriculated student and are in good academic standing.
How award is determined: Students with demonstrated financial need per the FAFSA; awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
How and when to apply: Complete the FAFSA annually as early as possible after October 1 preceding the academic year. Information regarding positions can be found via Handshake.

Step 1: Accept your work study offer by logging into Student Banner

Go to the Financial Aid tab
Click on the Award menu option
Click on Award for Aid Year & select the most recent aid year
Go to the Accept Award Offer tab & select accept in the drop down box for each semester

Step 2: View job postings via Handshake

Step 3: Log into Student Banner

Go to the Student tab
Click on the Student Employment link
Open the New Student Employee Orientation: review the content carefully to ensure you understand your rights and responsibilities as a student employee of SUNY Adirondack
Click on New Student Employee Orientation Acknowledgement & hit submit
Click on the Student Employee Packet link, complete all paperwork and submit it to Human Resources in Washington Hall.

Please note: You will be unable to work until all of these steps are completed. Contact the Financial Aid Office at 518.743.2223 or finaidoffice@sunyacc.edu with any questions.