Frequently Asked Questions
How does Stunio work for businesses?
Stunio connects you directly with reliable, local college students for gigs, internships, or part-time roles—no job boards, no resumes, no waiting. Just post a shift or role, and our algorithm matches the best-fit students in real time.
One of the questions we get asked most is: “You mean I don’t have to interview anyone?” That’s actually one of the best parts—you don’t. Their first shift is the interview. Like what you see? Hire them again. Don’t like what you see? Just give them a thumbs down and they’ll stop seeing your jobs. No awkward conversations. No wasted time. Just real work, right away.
Still want to interview students? You can - and you can use Stunio to schedule the interviews! We often hear “It feels like we are herding cats trying to schedule interviews in between students’ class schedules. That’s why we developed our Flexible Scheduler, that lets the student pick the time that works best for them. Save your HR team a bunch of busy work and let them work on what only they can do - finding the best person for your open role.
How does Stunio work for students?
Stunio connects you instantly with real, local work opportunities—from one-time gigs to internships to part-time jobs—so you can earn money, build experience, and grow your career on your schedule. No applications. No ghosting. No waiting weeks to hear back.
Here’s how it works: create your free Stunio profile, tell us your skills and availability, and our AI matches you with real jobs that fit your life. You’ll get offers directly—accept the ones you want, skip the ones you don’t.
Your first shift is the interview. Prove your value on the job, get rated by the business, and start building your reputation for future work. The better your reviews, the more (and better-paying) opportunities you’ll see.
And again—Stunio is always free for students. No subscriptions. No hidden fees. Just work, experience, and fast pay.
Does a business have to commit to a subscription?
Not at all. You can hire on a pay-as-you-go basis with no subscription required. But if you're hiring for internships, recurring shifts, or short-term projects with the same student, a subscription is required, and makes things even smoother.
Subscriptions are perfect if you want to keep working with the same student regularly—or use Stunio as a longer interview process before bringing someone onto your own payroll. Plus, all subscription tiers include significant discounts on service fees, saving you money every time you book.
We offer different levels of subscriptions depending on how often you hire and what features you need. Click here to see our subscription levels.
What kinds of jobs can a business post?
Pretty much anything a college student can help with—short-term gigs, recurring shifts, internships, part-time roles, or even contract-to-hire roles. For the simplest of jobs, think event help, back-office support, customer service, marketing projects, inventory work, tech support, and way more. For professional jobs, think nursing assistants, bartenders, patient help, and other roles that may require background checks, certifications and medical tests, all of which we help manage in the app.
How fast can a job get booked?
Incredibly fast. Most shifts are booked in under 3 minutes. You’ll get notified instantly when a job is accepted, and both students and businesses can track the entire process in real time through the app.
Are the students vetted?
Yes. Every student on Stunio is verified as an active college student, and their identity is confirmed through Stripe, our secure third-party payment processor.
You can also customize requirements for each job—like choosing students by major, class year, or even requiring a background check—so you get exactly the right fit for your needs.
What if a business wants to rehire someone?
Easy. If you loved working with a student, you can add them to your Favorites list and rebook them anytime with one click. No need to repost the job or start from scratch.
How does payment work for the business?
When you book a job, you’ll enter a credit card or ACH information through Stripe, our secure payment processor. You’re only charged after the student checks out from the shift—so you don’t pay until the work is actually done.
We use in-app geolocation to verify that students are onsite for both check-in and checkout, giving you peace of mind that the hours logged are accurate.
If you’re on a monthly subscription, those charges run automatically each month—but cancellation is super easy and can be done right from your account settings at any time.
How does payment work for students?
You get paid fast—like, really fast. As soon as you check out from your shift, payment is processed automatically through Stunio’s secure system and sent straight to your account (usually within minutes). No chasing down paychecks or waiting two weeks for payroll.
We use in-app check-in and checkout to verify your hours, so everything stays fair and accurate. You’ll always see what you’re earning before you accept a shift—no surprises, no hidden fees, ever.
Every dollar you earn is yours. Stunio is 100% free for students—no deductions, no fees, no nonsense. (But make sure to check out our video here about how you need to save some money for Uncle Sam!)