Applications for the 2012 Summer Jobs Program are now available.
SUMMER JOB INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS:
The Stackpole-Hall Foundation Summer Jobs Program provides work experience at non-profit employers in Elk County for eligible students. Students are employed through the State Work Study Program and are paid directly by the employers. The Stackpole-Hall Foundation provides 50% of the funding for the wages earned, the Pennsylvania State Work Study Program provides 40% and the employers are responsible for the remaining 10%.
Student Eligibility Requirements:
Be a resident of Elk County.
Be enrolled at least half-time (six credits) in a PHEAA approved higher education institution in a program of study at least two years in length. A list of approved institutions can be found below. High School Seniors are eligible as long as they will meet this requirement for the upcoming Fall Semester.
Can not be in default on a student grant or loan.
Undergraduate Students must be a State Grant recipient. Since
this determination is made based on financial information from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, students must submit the FAFSA form as soon as possible.
Graduate Students must have unmet need determined by their school.
For more information, call PHEAA at 1-800-692-7392. You may be prompted to access "Special Programs" and "Work Study" before you can speak with someone.
Students will earn $7.25 per hour and may work up to 480 hours during the summer between May 13 and August 18.
Students should print out and complete the Student Work Study Application Part 1 (Student Data) and send it along with the blank Part 2 (Employer Data) to the employer(s) where the student would like to apply for work. Students are strongly encouraged to send a resume along with the application form. Students may apply to as many employers as they wish.
DO NOT send any application forms to The Stackpole-Hall Foundation or PHEAA. The employers will submit applications online to PHEAA for the students that they wish to hire so that PHEAA can determine eligibility.
Students should apply as soon as possible. Employers may begin filling jobs at their discretion; however students may only begin working on May 13 under the Stackpole-Hall Summer Jobs Program. All hiring will be completed by June 30. Contact the employers for more information regarding any of their jobs or when they expect to hire students.
DO NOT contact The Stackpole-Hall Foundation or PHEAA regarding hiring decisions.