<p>What is the max Fed work study a student can have every year in college?</p>
<p>Thank you very much</p>
<p>I’ve never seen a maximum amount listed, so can’t answer definitively. But schools award WS based on your calculated need and how much in WS funds they have to distribute among those with need. They may also consider what your class year is, I’ve heard several schools say that they increase the awards for upperclassmen.</p>
<p>Our DD had a $4000 work study award from her school. She has a high paying job ($12/hr) and typically works ten to twelve hours a week. Even with that…she has trouble earning the full amount WS has allotted for her. Our understanding is that this is a high amount for a WS offer…for most places.</p>
<p>I think $4000 is the largest I’ve seen anyone mention here on CC. I’ve seen a few kids mention that amount. </p>
<p>However, many have a hard time earning that much.</p>
<p>The above two posts are correct. By the way, you actually have to study for work-study. 
If you try to turn into a full-time job and squeeze every dollar out of it when you don’t have the time or the salary, it won’t work. I would recommend doing research for the best positions you can find. </p>
<p>I’ve also heard of some students who have managed to go over the federal work study and gotten institutional work study. I don’t know that worked but it might be something to look into if you need it.</p>
<p>Actually…the best jobs are ones that are initially funded with work study funds but are ALSO regular campus jobs. My daughter works in undergrad admissions. Hers is a work study job…but also can be a regular on campus job. SO if (and it never happens) her work study funds ran out, she would still be able to continue working and get paid by the college. In most cases, once you’ve used up your WS allotment, you are then done.</p>
<p>Work study is campus-based … schools get a pool of funds & award based on their own criteria. That’s why you won’t see any minimum or maximum amounts or any minimum maximum EFC for the award. It differs by school.</p>