Student Employment

Federal Work Study is a type of financial aid, and is a great way for students to gain experience.

This page contains information about how a Federal Work Study works for College of Public Health students. In addition, please see UNMC information and federal information from the Department of Education.

To be eligible, a student must:  

• Be a U.S. resident.   
• Demonstrate need according to their current Free Application for Federal Student Aid.   

Students are automatically assigned a Handshake account upon acceptance to UNMC. Log in here using your NetID and password to complete your profile and put your best self forward to employers. For more instructions on how to access your account, please visit the Handshake support page.  

Login to Handshake, then click on Jobs at the top. In the Jobs area, you can click on "On Campus" to filter down to all current student positions at UNMC. 

Note:

• Each position description will state whether the work can be done partly or entirely remotely. 
• Current Handshake opportunities are regularly featured at the bottom of the COPHee Talk student newsletter.

Check out Handshake’s frequently asked questions. 

If you have questions about Handshake for COPH students, please contact the COPH Director of Career Services by email.