<p>I didn't get a job until my sophomore year, my grades went up a lot. Counterintutive but there you go. I worked 10 hours a week. My parents paid for books I paid for my fun. My inclination would be to see how things go the first semester then think about a job. </p>
<p>I do think your parents should pay for as much of your education as they can afford - or at least what they think they can afford.</p>