<p>I have a question about work-study and assets. I think I'm getting it right, but it sounds backwards and I want to make sure. I am on work-study, and both the FAFSA and CSS ask that I not include the amount of student FA when figuring out my account balances. However, since my only job is from work-study (which is the only contribution into my own assets), does that mean that for FA purposes, my assets total zero?</p>
<p>I know it doesn't matter because the current balance (adjusted or not) will be under the equity cap, but the fact that the assets total zero looks kind of hinky, but I think that's what it means. Advice?</p>