National Student Employment Week 2027

Celebrating the stellar contributions of Iowa State student employees during National Student Employment Week.
Each year, during the second full week in April, campuses across the country come together to recognize the vital role student employees play in their communities. At Iowa State, our student employees are true stars! Bringing enthusiasm, dedication, and initiative to every mission they take on.
With nearly one-third of Iowa State students working on campus, their impact reaches far and wide. Student employment is a powerful launchpad for success, helping students build time management skills, strengthen their connection to campus, and develop career-ready experience that prepares them for life beyond Iowa State.
These remarkable students don’t just support daily operations—they help our campus thrive. Their contributions are essential to the work we do, and National Student Employment Week gives us the perfect opportunity to shine a spotlight on their achievements.
The Office of Financial Aid, in collaboration with campus partners, is excited to host a variety of campus-wide events throughout the week. From fun activities to exciting prizes and giveaways, there are plenty of ways to join the celebration.
We invite you to explore the events, recognize the stars among us, and celebrate the incredible student employees who help make Iowa State truly out of this world.
Celebrating the Stars of Student Employment! – NSEW 2026 Gallery
NSEW Donations
- A heartfelt thank you to our 2025-2026 donors! Your generous gifts have made it possible for us to honor and celebrate our incredible student employees. We deeply appreciate your support in recognizing their hard work and dedication.
| 3 M |
| Ames Ford |
| Ames Park & Rec |
| Applebee’s |
| Avenues for Health |
| Blaze Pizza |
| Buffalo Wild Wings |
| Cafe Diem |
| Cafe Milo |
| Central Iowa Air Service |
| Chick-Fil-A |
| Chocolaterie Stam |
| City of Ames |
| Danfoss |
| Dublin Bay |
| Great Plains Pizza |
| Harvest Pickleball & Tennis |
| Hickory park |
| HyVee East Ames |
| Interstate Battery |
| Iowa Cubs |
| ISU Creamery |
| ISU Dining |
| ISU Foundation |
| Kwik Trip / Kwik Star |
| Jeffs Pizza |
| La Casa Maya |
| Members 1st CCU |
| Magic Muffler |
| Munn Lumbar |
| Open Flame Gilbert |
| Papa Murphy’s |
| Pepsi |
| Perfect Games |
| Pizza Pit |
| Potbelly Sandwich |
| Roni’s Mac Bar |
| Texas Roadhouse |
| The Loft |
| Theisens |
| Sam’s Club |
| Scooters |
| Seven Oaks Rec |
| Springhill Suites by Marriott |
| Sweet Caroline’s |
| Taco John’s |
| Thai kitchen |
| Theisens |
| Van Hemert’s Dutch Oven Bakery |
| Veenker Golf Course |
| VP Academic Affairs |
| VP Student Affairs |
| WCI Spa |
| West Street Deli |
Supervisors, looking for some inspiration to recognize your student employees? Check out NSEW Supervisor Tools