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Students are recruited for part time, hourly employment opportunities in Workday. The CULearn course HRWKD3500 provides web-based, self-paced training on how to create and post hourly student jobs. Cornell is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer..

Federal Work Study

Federal Work Study provides funding to students with financial need according to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Federal Work Study (FWS) is a great way for students to earn money to support their educational pursuits and learn new skills, while allowing the employing department to hire students at little cost. For information on employer eligibility, general guidelines, and determining a student's eligibility, visit Federal Work Study for Employers.

Review Cornell’s job standards and guidance

Cornell is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer. We also set certain guidelines for students who are hired and employers who hire them.

Important Dates

Federal Work Study dates will be available after financial aid 2025-26 financial aid offers become available to students. 

Processing Notes

This page provides key operational information which enables employers to hire, manage, and support student employees.
 

Hiring Student Employees

Part-time, hourly student employment opportunities are posted in Workday. HRWKD 3500 - Workday Student Recruiting is self-paced training available in CULearn designed to assist new users with creating job requisitions. Additional support, including job aids and training videos, is available on Working at Cornell People Leaders - Managing Student Employees.
 

Completing Form I-9

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 created a national employment verification system that places responsibility for verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all employees on employers. Effective June 1, 1987, the law requires employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all newly hired and rehired employees.

The Form I-9 is completed in Workday. Students who accept an offer of employment with Cornell University must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 in Workday on or before the first day of work. Student employees will then appoint a designated person to complete their Form I-9 Section 2 and document required identification and employment authorization. A Cornell representative will submit the Form I-9 for final U.S. employment authorization after the reviewer completes Section 2.

Please email Student Employment at sesemp@cornell.edu for assistance.