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SALT FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Please visit the Human Resources website for guidelines and instructions on student assistants. 

Q: How many hours a week can my SALT student work?
A: According to Human Resources guidelines, student assistants may not work more than 20 hours per week.

Q: How many hours a semester can my SALT student work?
A: Your student may work as many hours a semester as needed as long as they do not exceed the hours approved for your project.

Q: How much does my SALT student get paid?
A: $7.00 per hour

Q: Can I use a SALT student that is working another on-campus job?
A: Yes, if the other job is a student assistant position at the same rate of pay.  The SALT student may not be a student assistant and a temporary staff employee at the same time.

Q: Can I use more than one student on a project?
A: Yes, as long as you do not exceed the total number of hours allotted for your project.

Q: Can I use my SALT student for special class activities?
A: No.

Q: How can I get an exemption from using a student in the SALT pool?
A: You must write a letter explaining why you want to go outside the SALT pool and what special qualifications the student has.  The letter must be sent to the Vice President for Student Success and Enrollment Services for final approval.

Q: When does the program officially start and end?
A: The SALT program is funded from October 1 to June 30. 

Q: Can my project be extended into the Summer term?
A: Only to June 30th, the end of the fiscal year.

Q: Can I begin a project in the summer?
A:  This is an exception.  You must write a letter explaining why you want to begin a project in the summer and there must be funding available.

Q: Can I have more than one SALT project?
A:            Normally one SALT project is funded per faculty person; there may be exceptions if funds are available.

Please visit the Human Resources website for guidelines and instructions on student assistants.