Using a mixed qualitative and quantitative method, this study explored the lived, experiences and struggles of 22 on-campus working students of ISAT U-Miagao, Campus. This study utilized a researcher-constructed questionnaire and, interview in gathering information about their experiences and related variables., Frequency count, percentage, mean, and chi-square were used as statistical, tools. Results revealed that financial problem was the main factor that motivated, the students to work on-campus. They experienced varied feelings as happiness,, sadness, annoyance, and worry. Despite work pressure, working students had, good time management both for studies and work, with high self-esteem and, “good academic performance. The study concluded that participants dual roles”, in the college as full time student and worker, do not seem to affect their self-, esteem and academic performance, however, there is a need to consider helping, these students, especially on their financial needs for them to finish their, studies., 1., Title and author/s, 2., Kind, 3., Strength, 4., Weakness, 5., Importance