<p>I was awarded federal work-study, but am a bit confused as to what it actually is. I know that under the program I have to work a certain amount of hours per week, but my salary cannot exceed the amount of the program. So does that mean that I can't work more than what I have to at that particular job? Can I have an additional part-time job off campus? I ask this because under the program my weekly salary wouldn't be that much.</p>
<p>Your are correct....you cannot work more hours in a WS job than the amount awarded in the program. Yes, you can get an off campus (or even an on campus but NOT work study) job in addition to WS. However, I would caution you not to overextend yourself by working too many hours especially your freshman year.</p>
<p>I have a guestion!!</p>
<p>Does the money you earn from the work-study program have to go towards your education expenses or can it be spent on something else?? or is it automatically deducted???</p>
<p>At my D's college, it would go into her pocket to be used how she liked.
I'm not sure that's true everywhere, though.</p>
<p>work study goes into your bank account or pocket- you get a paycheck and you can pay for books or other expenses as they are incurred.</p>
<p>Does FAFSA award work study or the school itself?</p>
<p>Work-study comes from the school. When the school gives you your financial package, it could be a combination of grants (not-to-be-paid-back), loans,and work-study.</p>