Get Started with Work-Study

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 positions.
   • 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 positions. 
   • Review job descriptions before hitting the “Apply Now” button. You may apply for more than one position; however, students can secure only one Work-Study funded job. 
   • Please follow the application instructions (some employers will require a resume, interview, etc.). This information will also be sent to your Mizzou email. 

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.