Start Strong Center FAQs

Does Pellissippi State offer opportunities for students to work on campus? 

Federal Work-Study and Student Employment Program provide part-time jobs for undergraduate students with financial need , allowing them to earn money to help pay education expenses. Jobs are available throughout the college and community to encourage job related experiences that support a student’s major or program of study.

Students earn a wage of $13-$15 per hour based on experience and will receive a monthly paycheck for hours worked. Students are limited to working 20 hours per week. Student wages are not applied towards a student’s bill and cannot be used to confirm a student’s semester schedule.

To apply for a student work position, please visit our financial aid job board. https://int-p.pstcc.edu/ssomanager/c/SSB?pkg=https://ssbprod.pstcc.edu/prod_ssb/AUTHENTICATE_PHP.p_start_process?in_form_id=/sa/forms/fa/workstudy/index_jobs.php

Eligibility Requirements:

• Enroll in a minimum of 6 credit hours (must be counted towards the student’s degree plan)
• Maintain good financial aid standing (Satisfactory Academic Progress: Completion rate of 67% or higher and a minimum of a 2.0 GPA)

Students having issues completing the job application, viewing job openings, or reaching a listed supervisor may reach out to the Start Strong Center through email at startstrong@pstcc.edu.