1. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year as soon as possible after January 1.  Students must indicate on the FAFSA that they are interested in Federal Work-Study (FWS).

2. You will need to fill out a work-study application and either mail it or fax it (615-898-5167) to the financial aid office. Click HERE to obtain a copy of the Federal Work-Study Application.
    

3. If awarded FWS on the MTSU Award letter, the student must ACCEPT the offer on pipeline, raidernet. Student may apply for FWS two weeks after the semester has started. Student must come into the Financial Aid office and complete the paper work.
   

4. An Assignment Sheet, W-4 and I-9 will be mailed to the student.  The assignment sheet will indicate his/her job assignment.
    

5. Complete W-4 and I-9 forms, and return to the Financial Aid Office, with copy of Driver’s License and Social Security Card.
    

6. Report to Department/Office listed on the Assignment Sheet to make certain a work schedule is suitable.  If so, sign the Work-Study Agreement with the Office/Department Supervisor.  If not, return to the Financial Aid Office to seek another assignment.

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