<p>I'm an incoming Freshmen and I was wondering what is the process of getting a job under work study. I read some of the links the UCI website provides, but if there's any experiences anyone could share, that'd be nice.<br>
Other information:
I do qualify for President's Work Study.
I am trying to get into the Summer Bridge Session II, so can I start working then? Or should I be trying to look for a job at that time?</p>
<p>I’m not sure if this specifically applies to work study, but once you are enrolled at the college and have your student ID there’s the UCI Career Center which will help you build a resume/find a job either on or off campus. You can also go to the website and look at the online job board. Most jobs on it are by quarter, but you’ll get emails to your UCI Webmail about jobs/internships that are yearlong when school actually starts. As to working during Summer, I would say your chances aren’t great because most jobs are for all of summer (session 1 and 2) and also are just extensions for those who worked in the spring.</p>
<p>As a side note, if it’s really making money that you’re interested in, then you should just look for an actual job at Target or something (remember, the career center can still help you with your resume, etc.) because most on campus jobs have a max of 10 (usually just 6-8) hours a week with 9-12 bucks–so basically you’ll only make 320 a month on average, which is even less when you take out taxes. Also, look closely at any internship on or off campus, because a lot don’t pay (instead, you get units) and sometimes YOU have to pay for it.</p>
<p>Thanks! I never really understood what the difference between work study and just getting a job is. I have [insert amount] Presidential Work Study as said on my Financial Aid UCI sent me. Is there a real difference? Do I have a higher chance of getting a job if it’s by work study?</p>
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<p>On the contrary, it is probably a better idea to look for a work-study job on campus. Any earnings you make from work-study will be exempt from your FAFSA.</p>
<p>Also, the max is not 10 hours/week, it is 20 hours. However, hours typically range from 5-15 hours a week.</p>
<p>You have a higher chance finding a work-study job on campus because the employers are saving money, they only pay a fraction of your wages.</p>
<p>“Any earnings you make from work-study will be exempt from your FAFSA.”</p>
<p>So whatever I earn won’t affect how much I get from FAFSA? They say they’ll give me [insert amount] for work study, AND I will be able to get whatever I earn from my job?
Confusing…uhm to put it simply:
I will get: [insert money FAFSA is giving me for work study] + Money earned from job BECAUSE I’m in work study]
Or am I just hoping for too much and that I will only get what I worked for which is the “Money earned from job BECAUSE I’m in work study”?</p>
<p>When they give you an award for lets say $2500 in work study, then that’s just a cap as to how much you can make from a work-study job.</p>
<p>So if you made $2,000 total in the year 2011 from work-study, it won’t affect whatever financial aid you are to receive the next year.</p>
<p>^ Thanks! That really cleared things up. I saw your thread from a while ago about FSSP, and I was wondering if it was different this summer. I’m planning on taking it, the Summer Bridge, and other than taking the mandatory classes = UNI STU 84 and LPS 60, can we sign up for more GE classes?</p>
<p>I apologize, but I don’t even remember that thread, LOL. I didn’t go through with the program so I can’t help you out here, because I probably only know as much as you do in regards to the program.</p>
<p>Oh that’s ok. I’m just a little worried as to what to expect really. Did you just do GE classes at a community college or just go to SPOP?</p>
<p>I would definitely do work study. I worked and did work study. And work study by far is the best option. </p>
<p>Work study jobs are a LOT easier to find since the employer doesn’t have to pay you as much. And most jobs at UCI you can study while you’re working. So you’re getting paid to study! And the hourly rate is pretty decent as well. I forgot how to find work study opportunities but there are definitely a lot at UCI. </p>
<p>The other benefit as from money and the easy work environment is that you can often walk to work study instead of having to drive to work. That saves you a LOT of time. And work study employers are a lot easier on you that real employers. </p>
<p>You don’t get taxed on work study money which is great. However, you do have to submit a W-2 or something but that shouldn’t be an issue. And there are contributions to a retirement fund that is required of all UCI employees. So your check is a tad bit less that you would think. But after you stop doing work study, you can withdraw the money or leave it in the retirement fund. </p>
<p>Good luck</p>
<p>I did a few GE classes at my local CC and went to SPOP. </p>
<p>If you can’t find anything to do over the summer, then yes do a few GE’s at the CC.</p>
<p>Sooo I know work study is more flexible with your school schedule, but what would happen if I go home during the long breaks (like winter break)? Would I lose my work study job and have to apply for another or will they let me go on break and let me work again when I come back?</p>
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<p>They will not expect you to stay over breaks (spring, winter, summer). You can choose to work if you wish.</p>