What exactly does a work-study entail?

Paying for College
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<p>For quite a while, I have had some hectic perplexity about the Federal Work-Study. So here is my problem: Let's say that I was awarded $3600 for the work-study, and let's say I have a work-study job that gives me my paycheck every week or two. Is the money I have received from this paycheck funded from the $3600 awarded or am I receiving $3600 from the government to let's say use to help pay my room and board and the paycheck I receive from my supervisor are separate funds? PRECISE feedback would be the most helpful. Thank you.</p>

<p>Oh yes, also, why is there a conflict if the monies you receive from your work-study job exceeds the award amount? I sincerely don't understand this. Please help!</p>

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<p>You obtain a work study job on your campus. You work, you get paid and the money is for your spending. It does not go toward your housing or tuition unless you choose to do that yourself. It is intended to provide a student with spending money.</p>

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<p>Yeah, it's just about having a part-time job around campus to help you out with some spending money. Back in the day, I worked in the library and at the receptionist's desk in my dorm. Since I was dirt poor, I had to save up the money for my flight home at the end of each semester.</p>

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<p>Click on the search button. Click on the advanced search button, and then type in work study. There have been multiple posts on this subject. Good luck.</p>

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<p>I still do not understand; my work study award is $3600, now on every paycheck i attain </p>

<p>throughout the academic year, will it all equal $3600 (as in the income i will </p>

<p>earn annually) or am i given $3600 by the gov't (just like the gov't offers the </p>

<p>pell grant for which i can use that money to help pay for anything such as </p>

<p>tuition, housing, etc) if i accept the proposal to work on-campus and the </p>

<p>money my job gives me is totally separate from the $3600? </p>

<p>Basically what I am asking: Model A</p>

<p>$3600 from gov't --> educational expenses and paycheck from job (totally </p>

<p>separate from $3600) --> whatever i desire outside educational matters.</p>

<p>Is that what it is? I hope someone understands what i am asking.</p>

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<p>Have you actually received a work-study award? It will make more sense to you when you actually get a notice about your award amount. </p>

<p>One part of the award may be in the form of a grant (free money that you don't have to work for or pay back). Another part may be in form of a campus job that you get a separate paycheck for. These will be two completely separate dollar amounts.</p>

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<p>Work-study means you will be allowed to find an on-campus job and earn up to the amount you are allowed to earn.</p>

<p>It is an "award" because it's non-taxable, does not count against you on your next FAFSA, will probably pay better than most non-work-study jobs around town, will be more flexible in hours and days off when you need to study/are sick/etc.</p>

<p>K?</p>

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<p>Work-study is essentially a guaranteed job on campus. The $3600 is the maximum amount you can earn (some campuses have different maximum amounts; people are alotted various amounts depending on need) at your job. If you don't work enough hours, you won't make the full $3600. Generally you can't make more than the $3600, but depending on the job you may be able to arrange things seperately. You can use the money in whatever way you want.</p>

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<p>You may have the option at your college of NOT working and converting the $3600. to a loan. You also have the option of NOT working up to the max of $3600. ie working but less than the dollar amount of the award. You will be paid frequently as in weekly or every two weeks.</p>