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Stunio gives students access to flexible, real-world work opportunities right from their phones, using real-time matching to help them find local shifts, projects, and micro-internships that fit their class schedules.
Shifts on Stunio are easy to claim, with around 95% of jobs posted on Stunio being booked by students in under 3 minutes.
What is Stunio?
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Stunio is transforming the college experience by turning early, flexible work into real career opportunities.
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It offers an intuitive, easy-to-use mobile experience.
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Stunio connects verified students and local employers seamlessly. It gives students a hassle-free way to pick up single shifts, multi-week projects, or micro-internships, test-drive different industries, and build a verifiable work record for their future.
Understanding Short-Term Gig Work & 1099 Taxes
Opportunities on Stunio are primarily short-term, shift-based, or project-focused. Because of this flexible structure, students earn income as 1099 independent contractors rather than traditional W-2 employees.
What does 1099 status mean for students?
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No Tax Withholding: Unlike a W-2 position, taxes aren't automatically withheld from your earnings when you complete a gig or shift. You receive your full payout, but you are responsible for setting aside money for federal, state, and self-employment taxes later.
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How 1099 Earnings Affect FAFSA: Income earned through Stunio is reported on your federal tax return as self-employment income, which increases your total taxable income (Adjusted Gross Income); FAFSA uses this exact number to calculate your financial need, meaning higher reported taxable income can reduce your future eligibility for need-based aid like Pell Grants.
Student Login & App Access
Download the app and start exploring opportunities instantly. Stunio is intuitive and automatically matches jobs to your skills and availability. The more you update your profile and complete work through the platform, the more tailored the opportunities will become on Stunio.
Please use this link to download the app and get started: Stunio App Download