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 offer, 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 https://careers.tcu.edu/frogjobs/. Once a student finds a position in which they are interested, follow the instructions for application. Student employees are paid 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 https://careers.tcu.edu/frogjobs/. Once a student finds a position in which they are interested, follow the instructions for application. Student employees are paid every two weeks for actual hours worked. The University strongly encourages all employees to utilize direct deposit for paychecks. 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 Housing and Residence Life. Dates for applications are announced each spring.