Work Study Program

Learn more about the university and the world-class team behind it.

Work Study

Work-Study provides part-time jobs for undergraduate and graduate students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay education expenses. TSU has a variety of options in on-campus and off-campus non-profit settings. The Work-Study program encourages community service work and work related to the student’s course of study. Students are limited to 20 hours per week and pay scales to range from $8.00 to $10.00 per hour. The work-study job board is the place to start looking at employment opportunities in the work-study program.

Who is eligible?

Students who are eligible for this program will have a Work-Study award on their award letter. The award is only valid for the specified amounts for the specified terms and cannot be rolled over. There are several requirements a student must meet in order to qualify for a work-study award. All awarding is dependent on funding availability at the time the application is processed.

Must submit a FAFSA on time
Must be enrolled at least half-time (undergraduates: 6 credit hours).

Where can I find work-study jobs?

On-campus employers must submit the job to the Work-Study website for review and approval. You can to directly to on campus departments and ask if there are any work-study jobs. You can also go to the TSU CWS job bank posted on the financial aid website. The website provides you with contact information for each job posting. Although you are not guaranteed a job we encourage you to look early and often in order to be more likely to obtain one.

How do I become officially placed in the program?

Once you have accepted a position, you must complete the hiring process. This consists of completing the hiring paperwork and submitting the online referral form. Whether you are working on or off-campus, please make sure your employer submits your referral form on our website. This must be completed by the hiring deadline specified for the award period.

On-Campus:

You must attend a CWS orientation offered daily during the two week preceding and after the start of classes. Orientations times vary so all students have an opportunity to attend.
You must present your hiring documents,
- Valid photo ID
- Complete I-9 Form (view acceptable i-9 forms)
- Copy of Social Security Card
- Release to perform background check
- Completed Class Schedule Form
The Work Study office hours of operation are: Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Once all hiring paperwork is complete, Financial Aid and you have cleared the background check your employer must complete the hiring documents and return them to Financial Aid. You are authorized to begin working as of the date the hiring paperwork is completed. Any work completed prior to the paperwork being received will be considered volunteer work and is not payable to the student.

How do I get paid?

You are paid monthly, based on the dates specified by the payroll office in Human Resources. Your time records must be submitted on time through the TSU Portal.

You must be paid at least the minimum wage. Wage must be within reason to the position and other employees in a similar position.

Financial Aid Resources

Forms GEER Emergency Grant Important Links Net Price Calculator Office of the Registrar Payment Student Accounting The Process Tigernomics TSU Policies & Resources Types of Aid Verification Withdrawal Info Work Study