Employment

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National studies show that students who work part-time during college often benefit both financially and personally. Part-time employment helps students supplement their income while developing valuable skills such as time management.  According to a U.S. Department of Education survey, students who work part-time also have significantly higher retention rates compared to those who do not work. Earnings from the following student employment programs are paid directly to the student on a bi-weekly basis and are not applied toward University billing charges. 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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