<p>so i said on my application that I was willing to partake in Work/study program. How exactly do I sign up for them, and do I have to do it before a certain time? I'm afraid I might be too late. </p>
<p>ALso, i am now thinking of possibly taking a regular job off the campus, do I need to report this, am a forced to do work/study? ack.</p>
<p>If you are offered work study on your financial aid letter, you can get a work study job or you can choose to ignore it or you can convert it to loans (provided you haven't hit the cap for loans).</p>
<p>You can get a work study job anyday, I got mine at the end of school which ends up going on next year's work study.</p>
<p>There is a list of workstudy jobs posted @ workstudy.berkeley.edu.</p>
<p>Some offcampus jobs qualify for workstudy if your employer works with the financial aid office to establish it as a workstudy job. There are federal regulations on establishing a workstudy job.</p>
<p>A lot of jobs on campus give priority to workstudy students.</p>
<p>It's better to get a workstudy job because it doesn't affect your EFC on next year's financial aid offer.</p>
<p>thanks. also, is it like a regular salary job, getting pay checks and what not, or does it automatically go to finances, so you don't get anything? I've heard inconsistent answers from several people and can't figure it out.</p>
<p>thanks</p>
<p>Any money earned via workstudy or regular job goes to your pocket not CARS.</p>
<p>You have a set amount for workstudy. All your earnings are reported to workstudy so they can track how much you make. Once you reach your allotted workstudy, your employer will be responsible for paying 100% of your wages (instead of 50%).</p>
<p>In my case, I have it direct deposited to my bank account because I'm too lazy to go to Cory to pickup my check.</p>
<p>when i go to " workstudy.berkeley.edu. " and click on job listings a warning comes on the screen saying
"This section is for financial aid students without Work Study who are considering converting subsidized loans to Work-Study to see what's available. Students with Work-Study should view the listings through their log-in area from the Work-Study home page."</p>
<p>where is the log-in area from the work study home page? and what do i need to log in? (i am an incoming freshmen)</p>
<p>when you go to the website, there is a "student log-in via calnet" under "student area" on the left side. that's where you log in.</p>
<p>thanks mandya</p>
<p>also, i have never had a job in my life so i cannot create a resume, can i still apply for work study jobs that ask for resume?</p>
<p>You don't need a job to have a resume.</p>
<p>Everyone starts out with a jobless resume.</p>
<p>You put your academic history, skills that you possess, awards, community service, etc.</p>
<p>I still don't get it. So do they take half of my paycheck and put it towards my tuition or do they give me all the money I earned personally and expect me to save it and budget wisely? </p>
<p>Oh and btw, is it reasonable to think that I could earn $3000 in work study for the year if I don't work too many hours a week? Preferably 10-15.</p>
<p>All money you earn goes to you. It's up to you what to do with it. Your tution is due in Aug 15, way before you'll probalby get a job.</p>
<p>It depends on how much you get paid. It ranges from minimum wage (6.75?) to $20/hr. Most of the jobs I see above $15/hr are mainly computer related jobs, especially programming.</p>
<p>You can also convert work study to loans if you haven't hit your cap (and vice versa). I don't know what the cap is on work study awards.</p>
<p>Work Study jobs are beneficial to you, the University, and your employer (be it the University, itself, or an outside organization). You benefit because you are the recipient of higher paying jobs. The University benefits because by subsidizing 1/2 of your pay, they are saving 50% of money that they otherwise would've offered to you by scholarship or loan. Your employer benefits because he/she only has to pay 1/2 the amount for the services of a Berkeley student; for a position that would cost the employer $12.00 an hour to an outside employee, the employer would only have to pay $6.00 an hour. Quite a bargain, indeed. </p>
<p>For anyone with work-study offerings, seriously entertain the idea of working. If you have work-study, it is idiotic to find an outside job. Work-study jobs are generally higher paying jobs. A lot of the jobs are associated with the University, so that means they (your employer) better understand your situation as a student, they are closer to campus, and sometimes your employer is a professor. You can earn $10.00 doing clerical duties or sitting behind a desk and checking people in at the library, versus serving pizza at a local restaurant for $8.00. It does not even compare. Experience in work is absolutely essential for your future prospects, and getting some experience while making good money is a huge bonus.</p>
<p>I know a lot of new students are unaware that work-study money goes straight to your pocket (or bank account). This should not shock you. Your financial aid package also considers outside food (if you are living in the dorms), transportation costs, books, and personal expenses. Often times scholarships and loans take care of tuition costs, maybe room & board, but the University also has to provide the means for students to receive aid to what the University deems as necessary for an average student's expenses. Do you have to "save and budget wisely?" You can buy a recliner if you wanted to with the money that you earn. The University will just consider it as "personal expense." All a part of college life.</p>
<p>Best of luck,
TTG</p>
<p>i qualify for the work-study, when should i start looking for a job on campus?</p>
<p>I'd suggest just getting a resume and cover letter in order.</p>
<p>There are tips on workstudy.berkeley.edu on how to write a good resume.</p>
<p>I can show you mine if you need an example.</p>
<p>thank you :)</p>