Employment Programs

Federal Work/Study Program (FWS)

This federally funded program provides a portion of the wages earned by students employed on campus. To receive a Work/Study Program award, the applicant must have financial eligibility as evidenced by the FAFSA. Students employed through this program must be capable of maintaining good standing in their course of study while employed. To research current job listings, visit www.frogjobs.net, and click on "Student/Alum Log-in"; new users should click on the "Click Here to Register" link. Once a student finds a position in which he/she is interested, follow the instructions for application. Student employees are paid by check every two weeks for actual hours worked.

Texas College Work/Study Program

This state-funded program provides a portion of the wages earned by students employed on campus. Students must be Texas residents. To receive a Texas College Work/Study Program award, the applicant must have financial eligibility as evidenced by the FAFSA. Students employed through this program must be capable of maintaining good standing in their course of study while employed. To research current job listings, visit www.frogjobs.net, and click on "Student/Alum Log-in"; new users should click on the "Click Here to Register" link. Once a student finds a position in which he/she is interested, follow the instructions for application. Student employees are paid by check every two weeks for actual hours worked.

University Student Employment

TCU offers a number of student jobs through the various departments on campus. To research current job listings, visit www.frogjobs.net, and click on "Student/Alum Log-in"; new users should click on the "Click Here to Register" link. Once a student finds a position in which he/she is interested, follow the instructions for application. Student employees are paid by check every two weeks for actual hours worked. Eligibility is not necessarily related to the FAFSA; however, some departments may prefer to hire students with work/study awards.

Employment in the Fort Worth Area

Students may also find employment in the Fort Worth area. Business establishments adjacent to the campus frequently employ TCU students. Other business enterprises in more distant areas of the community also employ TCU students who have means of transportation to and from the job. Employment opportunities in the area are particularly advantageous to students who are pursuing certain career fields where on-the-job training may be helpful. The Office of Career Services provides assistance in helping students locate these types of employment opportunities.

Residence Hall Assistants

There are several staff positions for upper-class students as resident assistants in each residence hall. Required are leadership ability, an appreciation for the University's educational philosophy and a concern for other students' needs. Applications should be made to the Office of Residential Services. Dates for applications are announced each spring.





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