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Student employment
MU employs students through regular part-time jobs and through the Federal Work Study Program. Jobs typically are 10 to 15 hours per week, with wages varying by position and skill level.
Student employees receive regular biweekly payroll checks. These funds are not applied to a student's MU account and are not listed as pending aid on the university's billing statement.
Federal Work Study
The MU Office of Student Financial Aid is responsible for the initial awarding of Federal Work Study to eligible students. This opportunity is awarded to students who:
- Demonstrate financial need
- Have filed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the Mizzou priority deadline
- Indicate an interest in part-time work
The MU Career Center administers the actual placement of Federal Work Study students in MU jobs. To find a Federal Work Study job, visit the Career Center. Only students who have accepted Federal Work Study awards may select from available positions, which are posted by the middle of June.
If you have been selected for verification and the Financial Aid Office has not completed the verification process or has not received all necessary documents, you will receive a “File Incomplete” message when you try to select a position.
Non-work study jobs
If you have not received Federal Work Study award, contact the Office of Student Financial Aid to find out whether funds have become available. If not, you may still work in a campus position that does not require a FAFSA or financial need.
Campus job openings for students not receiving Federal Work Study are available through:
Payment
Bi-weekly earnings are distributed directly to the student by payroll check or by direct deposit into a bank account. Your Federal Work Study award cannot be applied directly to your university bill.