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Due to the Holiday the MAVworks Application for Spring work-study funding will open Jan 2!

Applications are processed in the order they were received and students will be notified via email their application results.  

Benefits of Working On-Campus

  • Additional financial resources
  • Add valuable work experiences & skills to resume
  • Opportunity for networking
  • Sample different career paths
  • Develop a sense of community and involvement with CMU

Student Employment Types

Option 1

On Campus Jobs

Students can find part-time-hourly employment working for campus departments. On campus jobs are paid in one of two ways:

Work-Study Jobs
Some departments require student employees to have work-study funding as part of their financial aid offer. Work-study funds may be Federal, state or university funds (MAVworks).

Priority funding is awarded to returning work-study students.

To be considered for work-study funds, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). New students may apply for work-study funding thorough the MAvworks application.  

Check job postings in Handshake to see if a job requires work-study funding or not. 

Student Assist Jobs
Some departments have the ability to hire student employees directly through the department's budget.

It is not necessary for the student to complete the FAFSA or be awarded work-study/MAVworks for these jobs.

Questions? Email [email protected].

Option 2

Off Campus Jobs

While we love having students work on campus, students may pursue employment opportunities with surrounding local businesses. These jobs do not require the completion of the FAFSA or work-study funding.