Steps to apply for a new position 

1. Accept Federal Work-Study in MyZou.  
   • Look for the Financial Aid tile. Complete the Financial Aid “to do” items. 
2. Login to the Work-Study Employment System.
   • There is a delay after accepting in MyZou. You might need to wait 48 hours. 
   • Enter your username and password. If you do not have a password, use the IT Quick Guide for New Students.
   • Your username is the letters and numbers before the @ in your email; do not enter your entire email address. 
3. Search for a position
   • Use the ‘employer’ list or enter ‘keywords’ to see open positions such as, “research,” “marketing,” “technology,” “health,” or “finance.”    
   • Click the job number to view the job description.  
4. Apply for a position. 
   • Review job description before hitting the “Apply Now” button. You can only connect with one application and will not be able to view additional opportunities once you hit the “Apply Now” button. 
   • The application form is sent to your MU email account that includes application next steps. 

Steps to return to a position 

1. Accept Federal Work-Study in MyZou.  
   • Look for the Financial Aid tile. Complete the Financial Aid “to do” items. 
2. Login to the Work-Study Employment System. 
   • There is a delay after accepting in MyZou. You might need to wait 48 hours. 
   • Enter your username and password.
   • Your username is the letters and numbers before the @ in your email; do not enter your entire email address. 
3. Requested for a position: 
   • “Accept” position and your supervisor will be notified. 
4. Returning to a position and not requested. 
   • If you and your supervisor agreed for you to return:  
     • Search for the position using the ‘employer search,’ click on the job number, and click the “Apply Now” button. 
     • An application will be emailed to your university email account with instructions for following up with the employer.