Student Employment
Interested students should contact the Student Employment Coordinator in the Financial Aid Office unless otherwise noted.
- Federal Work Study
- Job Location and Development Program
- Academic Service Scholarship Program
- Institutional Employment
- Peer Counseling Program
Federal Work-Study
Federal Work-Study is awarded on a first come first served basis to undergraduate students with financial need. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by February 15 to ensure you meet UTC's April 1 priority deadline for Federal Work-Study awards. Students must accept their work study award online within 30 days of the award to be eligible for placement.
Students must be admitted to and in regular attendance at the University and in good standing for financial aid to work under the Federal Work-Study program. Eligible students work 10 to 20 hours a week. Unlike other federal financial aid, Federal Work Study funds are not posted to student accounts as a credit. Instead, these funds are paid bi-weekly to help the student with living expenses. Students awarded Federal Work Study will need to pay outstanding fee balances by other means. On-campus part-time work opportunities are available in various University departments, offices, and agencies.
Placement for Federal Work Study starts on the first day of classes and continues through the first week of classes Fall and Spring semesters. Students awarded in this program choose the job in which they are interested and must interview for the position and sign a contract with the hiring department. Contracts are issued at Placement. Students awarded Federal Work-Study receive detailed instructions about the Placement process in July preceding Fall classes and in December preceding Spring classes.
Job Location and Development Program
Part-time employment is also available in the Chattanooga area through the Job Location and Development Program. To be eligible for this part-time employment, the student must meet the requirements established by the employing agency. Financial need is not a factor. Students should regularly check the Employment Bulletin Board outside the Financial Aid Office to find out what is available and how they should apply.
Academic Service Scholarship Program
Students on this scholarship program receive a $2100 per semester scholarship ($4200 per year); in return they must provide 100 hours of service to the university per semester. Your service position is chosen through the same group of approved positions as Federal Work-Study, but you receive your funds up-front and only work 100 hours per semester. Your GPA coming into UTC must be a minimum 3.0 and you must have a record of service to your school and/or your community. Your application is a letter of interest to the Director of Financial Aid along with your resume or vita outlining your previous service commitments and three letters of reference. All applications are due by May 1 of each year. Recipients are chosen in June before school starts in August, and are notified by the Director of Financial Aid.
Institutional Employment
Employment opportunities provided under the institutional student employment program are offered to students who indicate a desire to work on campus but do not meet the financial need requirements for the Federal Work-Study Program. Departments hire students through their departmental budget. Students seeking employment on campus should check with the departments in which they would like to work. Some departments historically hire a larger number of students including the Library, University Center, Bookstore, and Parking Services. Departments are not required to post their jobs, but both Financial Aid and Student Placement will post campus positions as they are notified of need.
The Chattanooga Symphony offers
an orchestral apprentice program for a
limited number of qualified performers. Eligible students receive wages
equal to the prevailing union contract. Interested students should
contact the head of the Music Department.
In addition, UTC maintains an active Cooperative
Education Program. If you are interested in this program
where, historically, you work a job in your major one semester and
attend UTC classes one semester, contact the Cooperative Education
Program directly at 423-425-4735.
Peer Counseling Program
The Peer Counseling Program is sponsored by the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation (TSAC) and administered by the UTC Financial Aid Office. The purpose of each Peer Counselor is to assist the senior guidance counselor(s) at public high schools in helping students understand the financial aid process and complete financial aid applications. Current UTC students may apply beginning in late October of each year for the following spring semester. Applications will be available on our website and in the Financial Aid Office. Approximately 15-20 students are selected each year following an application and interview process.
