Appointments:  Conversion Requirements

Each year, the Center attempts to offer permanent employment to students who have successfully completed all academic requirements for graduation and who meet NASA qualification requirements and the conversion requirements listed below.   Obviously, offers are contingent upon availability of positions and salary funding at the Center.  Conversions much occur during the 120 days following graduation.

Undergraduates - A Co-op is eligible for conversion to a permanent position as a GS-7 if he or she meets the following set of requirements:

1. Served in a work status for at least 16 weeks (640 hours)
2. Work included a minimum of two 60-day work periods separated by a period of full-time academic study
3. At least one of the two work periods was during a time other than the summer (i.e., a semester)
4. Served as a GS-5 for 12 months, of which 60 days have been in a work status, or served as a GS-5 for a Co-op tour and graduated with an overall GPA of 2.9 or higher
5. To convert to a graduate Co-op, show degree and transcript with a 2.9 or better GPA, and acceptance letter from the graduate school

Graduates - A graduate Co-op is eligible for conversion to a permanent position if he or she has served in a work status for at least 16 weeks (640 hours) before completing degree requirements.

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