Community Service Learning
Community Service Learning (CSL) is a partnership between UNI and community nonprofit organizations. Qualified students work at off-campus positions while earning Federal Work-Study funds. Students who originally do not have Federal Work-Study on their award, may still qualify for Community Service Learning.
Nonprofit organizations are responsible for 25% of the earnings. A normal Federal Work-Study award is $2,500. The maximum amount an agency would be responsible for is $625. The non-profit organization will pay the student in full and be reimbursed by UNI for 75% of those earnings each month.
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- Students gain valuable work experience.
- Paid via non-profit organization.
- The work performed is in the public interest. It improves the quality of life for the community.
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- Employers pay only 25% of the wages earned.
- Students enrich the agencies by bringing with them the latest information and practices in their fields of study.
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How CSL Works
- Off-campus agencies can advertise for positions through UNI Career Services: How to Post a Job.
- The Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships can determine which students qualify for Federal Work-Study.
- The agency interviews and selects student(s) for the position.
- The Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships awards Federal Work-Study to eligible student employees.
Students currently working for an organization may also qualify. Contact our office to determine if a student qualifies.
Information for Agencies
Nonprofit Employer Responsibilities
- Pay 25% of students’ federal work-study earning and 100% of any earnings over students’ work-study earning paid by UNI.
- Communicate with Work-Study Coordinator on employee terminations in a timely manner.
- Submit monthly paystubs to the Work-Study Coordinator.