All students will be employed through regular payroll. There is no Financial Aid available during summer employment.
Summer 2026 Employment Dates:
- May 11, 2026 to June 30, 2026 FY26
- July 1, 2026 to August 23, 2026 FY27
During the summer semester students will be paid according to the Campus-Wide Wage Scale:
| Hours worked: | Wage scale: |
| 001-750 | $13.50 |
| 751-1000 | $14.00 |
| 1001+ | $14.50 |
Can students work less than eight hours per day or on weekends?
Yes, students may work partial days and on weekends. However, total hours worked cannot exceed 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week or 10 days per pay period.
Must a summer student employee attend BSU in the fall?
To be eligible for summer employment, students need to be pre-registered for at least 6 credits for the following fall semester (and fully intend to enroll). An exception is made for students who are enrolled during the summer and will be completing a degree during the summer.
May a student work in more than one department?
Yes, but separate time sheets must be used. A student may not work more than 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week or more than 10 days per pay period between all departments. Overtime is not permitted.
What are the FICA requirements for summer employees?
All student employees enrolled less than half-time will have FICA deducted. FICA of 7.65% will be charged to the student and to the M & E account. Funds for FICA have been set aside in advance for M & E funded employees. Departments with their own funds, contracts and non-M & E student employment accounts will need to budget 7.65% of their own funds for FICA. Student employees enrolled for 6 credits or more for the summer will not have FICA deducted unless they routinely work more than 30 hours per week.
What should I budget for a full-time position?
At an average summer wage of $13.50 per hour, a full-time student employee working 40 hours per week will earn about $7,128.
What happens if I do not spend my allocation or, if I overspend my allocation?
Regular payroll funds remain at the campus if not spent. Unspent regular funds become part of the next academic year campus student help allocation and may not be retained by the department. Department work needs often change from year to year. If you anticipate an underutilization, please inform your Vice President’s office so a reallocation can be considered. An over expenditure will be assessed to your departmental budget.
Will the routing ID’s stay the same for summer?
Yes, your routing ID’s will stay the same with the exception that the first character “R”, will change to an “S”. (Ex: R05600 will be S05600.)
What are the limits for hours, days?
The employment hours of student employees must follow the Federal and State labor agreement rules and laws. Students may not volunteer “extra hours” while employed in a department or be asked to put in more time than what they can be legally paid.
- Max number of days per timesheet = 10
- Max hours worked in one day = 8
- Max hours worked in one week = 40
- Max hours reported per timesheet = 80
- Note: If a student works an 8 hour day they should record their 1/2 hour unpaid break.