Student's Handbook

Hours Calculator

The following calculator will help to determine how many hours a student will be able to work per week during the academic year based on wage rate and earnings limit. The academic year is assumed to be 30 weeks (10 weeks per quarter). The basic formula behind these figures is:

                  (Earnings Limit ÷ Weeks per Year) ÷ Hourly Wage = Hours per Week

Please note that if the student expects to remain on campus and work during winter or spring break, this will reduce the number of hours he or she will be able to work during the regular academic term, and will also count towards the student's annual work-study award limit. Something else to keep in mind is that a higher wage rate reduces the number of eligible employment hours, as is illustrated by this calculator. Please also see the Scheduling Guide.

Work-Study Award	Pay Rate	Calculate	Hours/Week
			=
(Ex: 2300)	(Ex: 8.5)

Total hours per week based an Academic Year (30 weeks) that
a student may work to earn their Work-Study Award

Any questions should be directed to the Work-Study Office, 1801 Hinman Ave., (847) 491-7574. Or contact Anne Horne, Coordinator, a-horne@northwestern.edu.