<p>if work study is part of FA package and if the student maybe be to busy with academics to work what happens? could he work when he finds the time?
I do not know how work study works as part of FA. could someone explain?</p>
<p>Work study is offered as part of a financial aid package, but it is not actually guaranteed money. What it means is that you are eligible to work in a work study position --- you must apply for & be hired into a position (each school advertises these positions differently). You may earn up to the amount awarded while in that position (some schools might let you earn more, if they have money available over & above work study funds for that position). If you don't work, you don't get the money ... and you really only get whatever you earn (not necessarily the full amount awarded in your package). </p>
<p>Some schools have lots of good work study jobs available, and it is pretty easy to balance the job & school. Many schools are terrific at working with your schedule. Other schools don't have enough work study jobs for the students who are eligible for & want them. And, of course, you might not "want" the jobs available. </p>
<p>Bottom line ... go on your school's website & find out about work study jobs. Apply early for the best selection.</p>
<p>WOW!Thanks so much for clearing things up.
So basically i Do not have to work if I cant find the time, and the only thing is that I would not earn the amt.of money that was part of calculated FA package given to me right?</p>
<p>Right. Also-- work study jobs are often on campus, and some kids find jobs where they can read/study while at their work study job (sitting at a library desk, for example). AND-- the income you earn doesn't count against you the following year, when financial aid is calculated. Regular income (above about $3,800 per year) will result in a lower amount of aid.</p>
<p>ok thanks sblake</p>