<p>So, alongside loans, I've been offered work study (amount varies by campus)</p>
<p>Where does the money you earn go? Towards your debt? Do you pocket it? If anyone has any insight, I'd appreciate it!</p>
<p>I did federal work study at my cc. They pay you a check (non taxed). You can do
whatever you want with it… IMO it’s an awesome program. Most of the jobs are so chill you just read or do your homework…</p>
<p>Work study goes to your debt, haha! They actually do give you a check but obviously you should pay your debt. It’s every month though, boo! After the amount listed on your financial aid package is paid off, you can get it for your own pocket! Yay!</p>
<p>Oh, cool. So you can work in the library or other various places on campus?</p>
<p>A work-study job is usually assigned through an institutional department connected with financial aid. Various job openings in different areas of the campus are matched with students eligible for the program. A student may receive a work-study job based on his or her career interests, such as a culinary arts major working for the campus cafeteria, but not all work assignments are so career-oriented. Some work-study assignments may be routine clerical or labor jobs, such as working for the campus bookstore or for the school’s janitorial services.</p>
<p>Because the employee is also a student, the hours of a work-study job may be very flexible. A student worker may have to work a certain number of hours per week to remain eligible for the program, but he or she may have the flexibility to determine which days and times to work. Others in a work-study program may not be able to choose their schedules, but they are also protected from working more than 20-25 hours per week. Many students on work-study programs do not work for the school directly, since funding is provided through federal and private sources. </p>
<p>Not all work-study jobs are campus-based or entry-level “make work” positions, however. Some colleges offer their students an opportunity to take on a work-study job with real world responsibilities off-campus. Pre-law students may work for local legal aid centers, for example, or medical students may work in a free clinic. Students with specific interests may be matched up with local employers through a privately-funded work-study job bank or institutional program.</p>
<p>So you guys know how on your summary it says Work Study = $2500 (for example)… When you’re done making that much, do they… fire you? Haha. I never understood this part.</p>
<p>The school/state pays half of your hourly wage. So let’s say it costs your employer $10/hour to employ you; the state tells your employer they only have to pay $5/hour and the state will give you the rest ($5/hour)… That’s how some work study works at least. It makes getting a job pretty easy. I think it’s handled differently if you’re actually employed by the school.</p>
<p>^yes sir! I worked at the school gym. I just had to make sure people signed in…</p>
<p>They don’t fire you, they need you! Hahaha! You can just choose to stay there! I know I will! </p>
<p>Edit: At least, my cousin got to stay in Admissions, and I got to stay in the library this whole year.^^</p>
<p>edel - yeah I got released after I made the amount allowed in my fiaid…</p>
<p>yeah, you can’t earn more than the amount you’re awarded even if the place you work at needs the help</p>
<p>Well that sucks big balls… :(</p>
<p>Evan just ask my cousin when she comes online tomorrow, haha!</p>
<p>^Or some will limit the hours they give you every week in such a way that you won’t go over your amount</p>