Working Can Help You Pay for College
Students who work can make a significant contribution toward meeting their college costs. And having a job while in school or during the summer months may help prepare students for life after college as well.
The U-M Student Employment Office within the Office of Financial Aid serves all students and jobs are available on the U-M campus and in the surrounding communities. Some students with need will qualify for the federal Work-Study program, but others can also earn a paycheck to defray education expenses and avoid additional student loans.University of Michigan students are sought after by local employers who seek dedicated, hard-working employees.
Employment exposes students to more mentor relationships and future business contacts. Working is beneficial in other ways, as well. Studies show that students who work a modest number of hours per week will, on average:
- have higher grade point averages
- graduate at a faster rate
- are less likely to drop out
- have more job skills to include on their resumes
- are better organized and manage their time better
For more information or assistance:
Visit online: finaid.umich.edu/work for general student employment information
Visit online: studentemployment.umich.edu to search for jobs through the U-M Student Employment Office (both Work-Study and non-Work-Study jobs are posted)
Call us: 734-763-4128 or email student.employment@umich.edu