Employment

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National studies show that college students who work part-time find it beneficial to supplement finances and learn skills such as time management. They also stay in school at a rate significantly higher than non-working students, according to a U.S. Department of Education survey. Earnings for the following employment programs are paid biweekly to the student and are not applied to university invoice costs. For information on current job openings, visit the Financial Aid Student Employment Office website at smu.edu/enrollmentservices/financialaid/typesofaid/studentemployment.

FEDERAL WORK-STUDY PROGRAM

The Federal Work-Study (FWS) program offers on- and off-campus community service along with on-campus work opportunities to eligible students.

• Funding Source: Federal funds matched by SMU.
• Eligibility: Must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as part of the application process for FWS aid, awarded as a part of a need-based financial aid package.

ON-CAMPUS STUDENT EMPLOYMENT

On-campus employment is available to students based solely on the desire to work on campus.

• Eligibility: SMU students.

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