Work-Study

2026-27 Academic Year


    • Work-Study employees can begin as early as August 17, 2026 and will be automatically terminated May 14, 2027
    • Enrolled in at least 6 credit hours each semester (for academic year employment)
    • A degree-seeking MIssouri State University student with at least a 2.0 GPA
    • A Federal Work Study- 2026-2027 Academic Year Agreement must be completed by department
    • Review Department/Supervisor Information
    • Students cannot begin working until the department has received an email from Student Employment that the student has been cleared.
    • Work-Study is now available to undergraduate and graduate students (without a graduate assistantship).
    • Work-Study eligibility is determined by the value remaining in your Cost of Attendance budget after your Student Aid Index (SAI) and other need-based financial aid awards.
Questions? Check out 8 Things You Should Know About Federal Work-Study.
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