University of Maine: Office of Student Employment

Employment Eligibility

IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO BE EMPLOYED AS A STUDENT AN INDIVIDUAL MUST:

Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a degree or certificate program at the University of Maine.	OR	Be enrolled in non-degree courses for no longer than two semesters.
And
Be enrolled at least half-time: six or more credit hours as an under- graduate student.	OR	Be enrolled at least half-time: three or more credit hours as a graduate student.
And
Work no more than 20 hours per week during the academic year for one or any combination of departments. The 20 hour per week limit applies only during the academic year employment periods. Students may work up to 40 hours per week: in the summer, during winter and spring breaks. High school students and students from other colleges and universities may work on campus; however, they will not be exempt from the FICA tax. The 20 hour per week limit does apply to these employees.