Work Study

Fall 2025/2026


    • Work Study employees can begin as early as August 1, 2025 and will be automatically terminated May 8, 2026
    • Enrolled in at least 6 credit hours each semester (for academic year employment)
    • A degree-seeking MSU student with at least a 2.0 GPA
    • Federal Work Study - Spring 2026 Contract 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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