Federal Work Study Job Search Procedures

1. Federal Work Study (FWS) is a federally funded aid program for students who have demonstrated a financial need. To be eligible for the FWS Program you must have completed the 2007-2008 FAFSA form and received a Hiring Authorization Letter from the ECU Student Financial Aid office (Old Cafeteria Complex or 252.328.6610).



2. Students who receive a Hiring Authorization Letter and know which on-campus department or approved off-campus Community Service Agency they want to work for may go directly to that department/agency. Have the supervisor complete and sign the middle section of the Hiring Authorization Letter and you complete the bottom section. Once completed, the original form needs to be returned to Financial Aid by the stated void date.



3. All FWS positions are posted online via Career Connections. Go to www.ecu.edu/e3careers/, click on “Career Connections”. If you are already registered with are office you can enter your Pirate ID and password. If not, go to the "click here to register" under the student login area and follow the prompts. Once your account has been created, you can search approved FWS jobs (both on and off campus) by selecting “Job Search” on the menu bar. Under “Position Type” in the job search screen, select either “FWS jobs on or off campus” then click “Search”.



4. Application procedures may vary with each position. Some jobs allow you to apply through this system as long as you have a resume or student employment application loaded in Career Connections. Check out “Student Employment Resources” and the “Student Guide” located in the “Resource Library” on your Career Connections homepage for instructions on creating/loading a resume and/or student employment application in the system.



5. Students needing assistance with the work study job search process should attend one of the following thirty minute Federal Work Study information sessions at The Career Center (TCC). TCC is located on the corner of Fifth Street and Jarvis (next to the Chancellor’s residence and across from the Jenkins Art building). At the info session you will learn how to access the work-study job listings via Career Connections. Other job search strategies and tips will be covered.




Mon Aug 20 @ 12pm	Wed Aug 29 @ 11am	Tue Sept 11 @ 10am
Wed Aug 22 @ 4pm	Thu Aug 30 @ 3pm	Wed Sept 12 @ 1:30pm
Thu Aug 23 @ 3pm	Fri Aug 31 @ 2pm	Thu Sept 13 @ 3pm
Fri Aug 24 @ 11am	Tue Sept 4 @ 1:30pm	Tue Sept 18 @ 10:30am
Mon Aug 27 @ 4pm	Wed Sept 5 @ 2pm	Wed Sept 19 @ 11am
Tue Aug 28 @ 9am	Thu Sept 6 @ 10am	Thu Sept 20 @ 1:30pm




6. Tax Forms and Payroll – All students must complete federal and state tax forms, an I-9 form (if not already on file), and a direct deposit authorization form prior to beginning work. For students working with campus departments, your tax forms and employment documentation will be handled by your hiring department supervisor. If you will be working off-campus with an approved Community Service Agency you will fill out tax forms and employment documentation at The Career Center. IMPORTANT: To complete this paperwork in a timely manner, you need to bring your drivers license, social security card, and a voided check.


Send questions or comments to Larry Donley at donleyl@ecu.edu or 252.328.6050