<p>what's the difference? does one have an advantage over the other?? my financial aid includes $2500 of workstudy, but i heard that i don't have to do it. so i just want to know which is better.</p>
<p>are there any differences in taxes or payment methods??</p>
<p>can i bump this?</p>
<p>There are some jobs that give preference to students with workstudy. Workstudy salaries are paid partially by the government, rather than just by CMU/the department you're working for. They also allow schools to include something in your financial aid package that doesn't cost that much.</p>
<p>what are some good work-study jobs? also, when do we gennerally apply for them? is it during orientation? what is the pay like?</p>
<p>A good job is something that you're somewhat interested in, pays well, or allows you to do your own work while getting paid. You apply for jobs a week or two before you want to start them, so orientation would probably be a good time to be looking for jobs. Pay for jobs varies, depending on what you're doing; $5.50/hr for wiping down equipment in the gym to $12/hr for a well-paid job doing research. Most student jobs are $6-7/hr and include things like sitting at the desk in the UC answering questions, checking in/shelving library books, lifeguarding, tour guiding, and making calls for the school.</p>
<p>Don't forget that taxes will be taken out of your paycheck, even if you make a small enough amount (I believe under $4500) that they will be refunded if you file. $54 will be taken out of your first paycheck as an EMS tax from the county.</p>