Federal Work Study

Federal Work Study (FWS) is need-based financial aid that is offered to students as a part of the total financial aid package to assist with meeting the cost of education. This program allows eligible students to earn part-time employment while attending school and it provides worthwhile job opportunities to students. The first step in applying for student employment is to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or the FAFSA to determine if you qualify for the Federal Work Study program.

Important Things to Know and Remember about Federal Work Study:

• The FAFSA must be filed each year to re-determine work-study eligibility.
• Federal Work Study (FWS) is awarded in varying amounts up to a maximum of $2000 per academic year. The actual amount a student may earn is determined by the student’s financial need and year in school and the MC department’s budget.
• Students may work up to 20 hours per week and may hold 2 jobs on campus during an academic year.
• Student Employment Orientation is held at the beginning of the fall semester. All new Federal Work Study students must attend an orientation session before applying for a work-study position.
• During the year, current job openings are posted online on CollegeWorks. Students must visit this website and complete an online resume to apply for positions.
• It is the responsibility of each student to apply online, interview and be selected for student employment positions. Your eligibility for FWS does not guarantee that you will be employed.
• The hiring supervisor will contact the student to schedule an interview for the position.
• After being selected for a position, students must complete a Maryville College Work Authorization and Federal I-9 and W-4 forms before starting to work. These forms are available in the Financial Aid Office. To complete the Form I-9, you must provide two forms of identification. All accepted documents are listed on the Acceptable Identification Documents for the I-9 chart. The documents must be originals and not copies. The name on your Form W-4 must match the name on your Social Security card.
• Once you have completed all of your employment paperwork, you may begin working.

Federal Work Study positions are available off-campus through the Maryville College Community Shares program. Participating employers typically include: Blount County Schools’ Reading and Math for Success programs, Habitat for Humanity, Blount County Public Library, Leadership Blount and other local government and non-profit agencies.

Maryville College Student Employment

On-campus Student Employment for Non-Federal Work Study students (also referred to as Institutional Work Study) is available on a limited basis as funding allows. These positions require specific skills and supervisor recommendation.

Students may not begin any job on campus until they have completed an online resume and all required paperwork to include a Maryville College Work Authorization and Federal I-9 and W-4 forms. Click on the link in the box on the top right of this page to visit CollegeWorks, MC’s student employment website, and complete a resume in order to view current job openings.