"Accepted and Relieved, Until Thoughts Turn to Financial Aid" (NYTimes.com)

<p>“My son at U of I doesn’t even qualify for work study and has not been able to work in the 2 years he’s been a student there.” </p>

<p>There are no restaurants near the university? That’s really too bad. If there were, your son could make quite a bit waiting tables, and it feels really good to walk out with a wad of cash in your pocket on Saturday night. And free food is a nice perk!</p>

<p>Really, no restaurants? No kids that need to be tutored? No houses that need to be painted? No driveways that need to be sealed? All of these things can pay quite well.</p>

<p>Come on now. If your son wants a job, then he’ll get a job.</p>