Students who would like to use their Federal Work Study award should follow these steps:

Steps for Using the Federal Work Study Award

1. Read and understand information about the Work Study program.
2. Check out the list of posted jobs on Tri-State University’s Web site. 
3. Contact departments about jobs.
4. Obtain the required Work Study forms online or from the Financial Aid Office.
5. Return forms and required documentation to the Financial Aid Office.
6. Report to work.

Note: Both student employees and employer must complete the Federal Work Study Authorization Form.

 

Getting Paid

1. Check the listing of payroll periods on the Federal Work Study Pay Schedule.
2. Using FWS Pay Schedule, complete and sign the work study timesheet in ink.
3. Obtain supervisor’s signature in ink.
4. Submit timesheet to supervisor/departmental administrator by the due date on the FWS Pay Schedule.