Hire students using work-study

Information for America Reads tutoring sites

• Complete/submit the Western Michigan University America Reads Work-Study Agreement . The agreement must be signed by the appropriate representative of both the off-campus site and Western Michigan University. For assistance please contact WMU Career and Student Employment Services at (269) 387-2725.

• Work with WMU Career and Student Employment Services to recruit tutors to your school. If you wish to list your position on WMU’s job bank, Bronco Jobs, please contact WMU Career and Student Employment Services at (269) 387-2725. 

• When you find a potential student employee, confirm that they have received a work-study award. Students who have been awarded work-study may view and print their award letter any time using GoWMU. Please ask them to provide whatever documentation you desire to confirm their award.

• Calculate the number of hours per week the student may work within the limits of their award. Maximum hours may be determined by using the following calculator:

Convert your award to hours per week
Instructions: Enter the dollar amount of your award, enter your hourly pay rate, and press the "=" button. Do not add dollar signs or commas. Please note - this calculator assumes you are working all pay periods assigned to the term. You may be able to work more hours per week if your employment begins late.
Fall or Spring	$ Your award	/	Hourly pay rate	/	18Weeks		Hours per week
SU1 or SU2	$ Your award	/	Hourly pay rate	/	8Weeks		Hours per week