Frequent Ask Questions
Q1. Who qualifies to work on campus?Any BYU-Hawaii student registered in 12 credits or more.
Q2. How do I find a job?
When notifications about student campus job openings are received, they are posted to InterfaSE (International students and Other students), which is our online student employment program. Postings are updated on a daily basis throughout the year. Students are encouraged to contact campus sites directly to see if a position is open. They should also be alert to flyers or posters around campus advertising student job openings and pursue any available jobs that interest them. You will need a BYU-Hawaii ID number to login to InterfaSE.
Q3. How many hours am I allowed to work?
Balancing your studies, work, and other activities will be a challenge. Typically a student will work between 8-19 hours per week. Federal law prohibits international students to exceed 20 hours a week while school is in session; however, University policy limits ALL students to 19 hours a week while school is in session. More hours per week may be worked during the summer months.
Q4. How much will I earn?
Wages for positions vary based on level of responsibility. Your total earnings will depend on the number of hours you work and the rate of pay for the position. It cannot be less than minimum wage. The current minimum wage is $6.50 per hour.
Q5. How and when will I get paid?
Students are paid on a biweekly cycle. A pay schedule is available online. Checks are available for pickup at the Business Office on the scheduled pay day only. After that day, checks will be mailed out to students by campus mail.
Q6. What should I do if I don't get paid?
There are possibly three situations which could result in your paycheck not being ready on time: Your employment paperwork was not completed. Your department did not submit hours for you. We missed you in the system. First, check with your department's timekeeper. He or she should be able to identify the problem and resolve it quickly. If not, contact the Student Employment Specialist at the Student Employment Office, Snow Administration Building.
Q7. Are there any special forms I have to complete?
All students who work on campus must complete tax-withholding forms in order for BYU-Hawaii to be in compliance with Federal and College policies. These forms are available online or at the Student Employment Office located in the Snow Administration Building. One of the forms, the I-9, is a federal form that certifies your eligibility to work in the United States. The I-9 requires that you provide specific forms of identification. Detailed information about accepted forms of identification is available online. Typical types of accepted identification are a U.S. driver's license or college I.D., and a social security card or birth certificate.
Q8. Are my earnings taxed?
All earnings from BYU-Hawaii are subject to federal and state tax withholdings.
Q9. Is Direct Deposit available?
Yes. Complete and submit the Direct Deposit form to the Payroll Office.
Q10. Are there off-campus work opportunities?
Yes, there are limited off-campus work opportunities. These opportunities are posted on InterfaSE as well.
Q11. Does BYU-Hawaii participate in federal work programs such as Work Study, JLD?
No, we do not.
Q12. I was told I cannot work until I have a social security card. Is that right?
Yes. Recently, the USCIS (United States Customs and Immigration Services also known as Immigration) passed a law that requires international students who plan to apply for a social security card to first have a job guarantee from the university. The Student Employment Office will issue a letter to the student upon confirmation that a job has been guaranteed to that student. The letter is addressed to the Social Security Office and the student will either carry that letter to the Social Security Office in Honolulu and apply for a card at that time or wait until the Social Security Officer comes to campus to apply. A receipt will be given to the student at the end of the application process, and this receipt is an acceptable document that the Student Employment Office can use to authorize the student to work immediately. In any event, there will be a delay from the time a student is hired by a department to the time the student applies for a social security card.
