EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS
COLLEGE WORK STUDY – FEDERAL/MICHIGAN (CWS)
Federal and Michigan work study is awarded to CMU students based on financial need. To qualify, students need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (renewal application required annually) and demonstrate financial need. In addition, students must maintain at least half-time enrollment (6 credit hours for undergraduate students and 5 credit hours for graduate students) during the Fall and Spring terms, and maintain satisfactory progress toward the completion of the first undergraduate or graduate degree at CMU. A student must be able to document Michigan residency to qualify for Michigan work study.
The Federal and State governments provide annual funding to be used toward the College Work Study program. Student wages are paid in part from government monies and from a required match of University monies.
Each fiscal year, departments are allocated College Work Study money to be used exclusively for Work Study positions. Funds may only be used to pay work study wages and any unused funds cannot be carried forward to the next fiscal year
GENERAL STUDENT ASSISTANCE (GSA)
GSA is an employment program funded from departmental budgets; funding levels may vary as department needs change. GSA is open to all CMU students regardless of financial need; the only requirement is half-time enrollment during the Fall and Spring terms. GSA positions are also open to high school students.