This position is part of DFAS's Pathways Program, for current students/individuals accepted for enrollment in a qualifying educational program in an accredited institution, full or half-time basis. This is a PAID summer internship, running May - August. Applicants who indicate they meet the minimum qualifications will receive an email from assessments@USAHire.opm.gov to complete online assessments. Check your "Spam"/"Junk" folders. See below for more information!
As an Legal Student Trainee, you will:
GS-07: Substitution of Education for Experience: One full year of graduate level education may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. If you are using education to substitute for the specialized experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply.
To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html). Undergraduate Credit Information: 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours is equal to 1 academic year above high school. For Study at a Business or Technical School: 36 weeks of study (20+ classroom hours per week) is comparable to 1 academic year above high school.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: You MUST submit a copy of your transcript if you want to substitute your education for experience. If you claim qualifications based on education, and do not submit a transcript, your education will not be used in making a qualification determination and you may be found "not qualified". You may need to send proof of education or of certification to be considered for this position.
Click here for more information on who must submit documentation at the time of application and what documentation is acceptable: Transcripts and Certifications. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence at the time of application. Late submissions of proof of accreditation will not be accepted.
Click on the link for a list of accredited organizations recognized as specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials.
dfas.indianapolis-in.zh.mbx.dfasmeritcc@mail.mil · (317) 212-0454
This position is with Defense Finance and Accounting Service, Department of Defense.
The posted pay range is $24.4 – $31.72/hr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-07.
This position is open under the 'Student' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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