As A UCSB Employee, You Are Expected To Act Appropriately

• Report to work promptly when scheduled; and
  
  
• Notify your supervisor as soon as possible when you will be late or unable to work due to conflicts between your studies and work schedule; and
  
  
• Refrain from studying or conducting personal business on the job; and
  
  
• Report your hours worked accurately; and
  
  
• Perform work satisfactorily or better; and
  
  
• Consider your employer's needs as well as your own when requesting time off; and
  
  
• Dress appropriately for your work location; and
  
  
• Submit your time sheet on time a late time sheet means a late paycheck.
  
  

You Are Responsible For Your Actions

• You are subject to disciplinary action for unsatisfactory performance, poor attendance, or misconduct.
  
  
• Major offenses, such as insubordination, harassment, assault, theft, or falsification of hours worked are grounds for immediate discharge.
  
  
• If your employer instructs you to falsify your time sheet:
  
  
• Do not do as you were told; and
  
  
• Immediately report the incident to the Financial Aid Office.
  
  
Sample Statements:

"Because you're on Work-Study, you can double your hours," or "Don't worry about the money I owe you for those supplies, just write down some extra Work-Study hours."

Caution:

Falsification of Work-Study hours is cause for immediate cancellation of your financial aid. It also leaves you subject to a $10,000.00 fine and/or a one-year prison sentence.

Seek Assistance

If you have an unresolvable or extraordinary problem with your employer, please discuss the problem with a Financial Aid staff member. Be sure to review the Legal Protections sections on the "New Employee Information for Work-Study Students."

Track Your Award As You Earn It

• As soon as you are hired, divide your hourly rate into your award to calculate your "allowable" Work-Study hours;
  
  
• Deduct your "earned" hours with the close of each payroll cycle; and
  
  
• Alert your employer as your remaining (allowable) hours run low.
  
  

Remember Your Resume

Keep a copy of your job description and a record of your employment dates, your supervisor's name, phone and address for reference when completing your resume.

When In Doubt, Check It Out!

If you have any questions/concerns/suggestions regarding your Work-Study award or participation, please be sure to contact the Financial Aid staff as quickly as you can. We are here to help and assist you.