Federal Work Study
Federal Work- Study (FWS) is a program that provides employment for undergraduate and graduate students meet the costs of post-secondary education. While most Federal Work-Study positions are located on campus, there are numerous opportunities for students to work off-campus performing community service work at nearby non-profit agencies. The amount of your FWS offer as indicated in your Financial Aid Package is the maximum you are allowed to earn over the course of the academic year. You will be paid directly for FWS earnings every two weeks. FWS awards are not credited to your student account.
Community Work-Study
A student may be employed off campus under the Federal Work-Study Program by a federal, state, or local public agency, or by a private nonprofit organization. The work must be performed “in the public interest” for the national or community welfare, rather than for a particular interest or group. Students will gain professional experience in various career paths that may interest them.
Once you have been selected, please complete the following checklist to ensure all tasks have been completed.
- Step 1 – Complete your I9 in person at the Human Resource Services offices, located in Old Main, Room 207 . If you are unable to complete the I9 in person, please contact us at 304-696-6844 or human-resources@marshall.edu for alternative methods if you unable to come in person.
- The documents you must present for the I9 form are linked here. Please note: You must present the original, unexpired documents in person. We cannot accept copies.
- Step 2: Complete your state and federal tax forms in person in the Payroll Office in Old Main, Room 203. If you are unable to complete the forms in person, please contact Payroll at 304-696-6457 or payroll@marshall.edu .
- You will also set up your direct deposit. Please have verification of account including the account and routing numbers. These may be obtained from your bank in the form of a voided check, counter check, or a letter of verification. If you do online banking, you may email your account information to the payroll office. This direct-deposit document provides instructions for accessing this information for local banking institutions.
- Please include your name and MU ID number on any correspondence with the payroll office.
- The payroll calendar lists the date of hire and the date of your first pay. If you have questions about your pay, please reach out to (304)696-6457 or payroll@marshall.edu . Please make sure to include your name and your MU ID in all correspondence.
Once you begin your position, you will need enter your hours in the Time Clock Plus (TCP) system. Student and Temporary Resources can be found here. If you have issues or questions about the TCP system or your timecard, please email payroll@marshall.edu and someone will reach out you.