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Welcome to our Federal Work Study Hub! Looking for general information, have already accepted an FWS offer, or are a FWS Supervisor? Click on the links below to learn more, read some FAQs, and access our FWS employee/supervisor resources!

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Student Testimonials

My Federal Work Study job understands that I am a student first! The flexible hours make it so easy to work, even with my busy class schedule!

Kelsey O.

FWS has been a great opportunity to be able to work between classes, so I can spend evenings with my friends. Working with FWS also guarantees that my employer understands that my #1 priority is my education!

Chloe H.

What is Federal Work Study?

The Federal Work-Study (FWS) program encourages and promotes the part-time employment of students on campus. FWS awards are primarily offered to undergraduate students who exhibit financial need, as determined by information provided in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which becomes available by October 1st every year.

Awarded students receive an average of $2,500 per academic year. The exact amount you receive is determined by how many hours you actually work. Awards are based on an average of 5-10 hours a week in order to earn each term鈥檚 full award.

Your total work-study award depends on:

When you apply
Your level of financial need
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FWS funds are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, so we strongly encourage you to complete the FAFSA as soon as it becomes available!

FWS students earn $10.00 an hour and are paid bi-weekly. You are strongly encouraged to fill out a Direct Deposit form on Eagle Pay so that your paycheck can be automatically deposited into your bank account of choice.

All money earned through FWS is considered income. Therefore, it cannot be credited to a student's account or used to confirm registration.

Note: Under no circumstances is a student permitted to work during scheduled class periods. If the student's class ends early or is cancelled, the student cannot report to work until the scheduled class time has ended. Failure to obey this Federal guideline can result in termination from the FWS Program.

If you did not receive a Federal Work Study offer through your FAFSA but wish to receive a FWS award, please submit an email to financialaid@tntech.edu that expresses your interest in FWS and includes your name and T# so we can add you to our waiting list. Please note that, due to an ever-growing list and limited funds, we cannot guarantee positions. If you require immediate job placement assistance, please see the Center for Career Development.

Submitting an I-9 Form

First-time Federal Work Study applicants must obtain an I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification card before they can start working in their FWS position. Please click on the dropdown below to view the steps you need to complete to submit and receive your I-9 card.

How to Complete the I-9 Process

Step 1. Scan the QR Code to access HireRight

Step 2. On HireRight, either follow the steps to create an account or, if you already have an account, select 'Log In.'

Step 3. After creating an account, you'll receive an email from HireRight to confirm registration. Click the link in this email to confirm your account.

Step 4. Once confirmed, log-in with the username and password you created.

Step 5. Complete Section 1 of the I-9 form.

Step 6. Upon completion of Section 1, visit the Office of Human Resources and provide the necessary documents (see below) to receive your Golden I-9 card.

Step 7. Show your Golden I-9 card to your supervisor. Your Golden I-9 is required to work on campus.

Please click the link below to review the list of acceptable documents to present to Human Resources to complete the I-9 process. Provided documents must be originals. Copies or digital photos are not accepted.

Accepted I-9 Employment Verification Documents for new hires

Questions? Visit the Office of Human Resources in Derryberry Hall, room 146, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or contact them at 931-372-3034 or hr@tntech.edu.

Frequently Asked Questions

禄 I keep getting an error when I try to log in to the Student Job Portal. Why?

Students must receive a FWS award or a UAS scholarship before they can access the Student Job Portal and apply for student worker positions.

If you have recently accepted either award, please allow 24 hours for the system to update and allow you access to the Student Job Portal.
禄 How do I apply for Federal Work Study?

Starting with the 24/25 FAFSA, you are automatically enrolled to potentially receive a Federal Work Study award by completing the appropriate aid year's FAFSA on studentaid.gov and submitting it to 成年人深夜福利在线观看 Tech.

Remember, Federal Work Study is a need-based first come, first served award. The earlier you complete and submit your FAFSA, the higher chance you have of receiving a FWS offer!
禄 I have received an FWS Offer. How do I accept it?

You must accept your FWS offer on your Eagle Online account within 14 days of its original posting date. If you do not, the award may be removed and gifted to another eligible student.
禄 Will my Federal Work Study pay towards my account balance?

FWS funds are not credited to Tech student accounts and cannot be used to confirm registration. You are expected to budget carefully and utilize your FWS income wisely to support your educational expenses. Income earned through FWS does not have to be repaid. Your FWS salary cannot be lower than, but may exceed, the federal minimum wage. You are paid once a month for hours worked.
禄 When should I start applying for FWS jobs?

You should begin searching for positions prior to the start of the Fall semester of each year, as we expect campus employers to post available positions in the Student Job Portal over the summer months. You will be notified by The Office of Financial Aid when the Student Job Portal reopens and begins accepting applications.

Most supervisors seek students who can work for the entire academic year (Fall & Spring semesters), but on occasion departments will hire for a single semester only. Please read all job descriptions carefully before applying for or accepting a job.
禄 Where do I search for available FWS jobs?
The Student Job Portal is accessed from the Tech Express dashboard using the 'JobPortal' QuickLink icon.

You will need to ACCEPT the FWS Award through your Eagle Online account before to logging in to the Student Job Portal and searching for positions.
- Available jobs are posted within the Student Job Portal located within Tech Express.
- Applicants can contact departments of interest directly to see if FWS student jobs are available.
- Contact studentjobs@tntech.edu for questions or help with a job search strategy.
You can learn more about searching for jobs in Student Job Portal by visiting our Find a Job page!

Additionally, you can visit the Center for Career Development for upcoming events and workshops on creating resumes and interview prep.
禄 When and Where do I report my time worked?

Hours worked daily must be recorded at the start and end of each shift on an individual time sheet that is located in your Student Job Portal.

You must submit your time sheet to your supervisor for approval by 11:59pm on the last working day of each month. If approved, your supervisor will then report your hours worked to Payroll the following work day.

To learn more about clocking your hours and submitting your time sheet, visit our Timesheet Entry page.
禄 Am I able to switch Federal Work Study positions?

To be considered for a new position, you must first formally resign in writing from your current position by notifying The Office of Financial Aid and your present supervisor. You should give reasonable notice (no less than two weeks) to your current supervisor before resigning from a position.

You must then apply for a new position within the Student Job Portal. Please note that jobs are based on an entire award year. Choosing to resign, for whatever reason, does not guarantee you a position in another department.
禄 Am I guaranteed an FWS award next year if I received one for this year?

Due to limited funding, FWS is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis as determined by the FAFSA. Therefore, the FWS award is not guaranteed year to year like most scholarships.

If you are not offered a FWS award next year, contact our team at studentjobs@tntech.eduand request a spot on the FWS Waiting List. Make sure you include your name and T#! Our offices are able to reward students on the Waiting List quite frequently throughout the aid year, so make sure you submit a request!