<p>can somebody explain what the work study program is? i know its an on campus job but more specifically how the process works...</p>
<p>in my financial aid i qualify for $1,350 a semester for work study. does this mean im guaranteed a job if i accept? do i choose what job? do i not get paid and it just goes straight to the school? do they determine hours?</p>
<p>i clearly dont know anything and am having trouble finding the answers online. any insight would be appreciated.</p>
<p>You have to find an on-campus job by yourself. Then, when you fill out the paperwork, you hand them your Work Study Eligibility forms (you’ll get those later). With Work Study, your actual employer only has to pay a small portion of your wage. The rest is paid by the school (if it’s UNC Work Study) or by the Federal government (if it’s Federal Work Study).</p>
<p>Being eligible for Work Study has the added bonus of being very employable. It’s really easy to get an on-campus job if you’re a work study student, since it’s very cheap for people to hire you.</p>
<p>The “$1350 per semester” is the max amount of money that you can earn through the Work Study program. After that, the employer will have to pay 100% of your wage. The employer determines the hours and wage, just like any normal job. There are only a few limitations on the type of job & wage you can have: it has to for be on-campus (or a nearby non-profit company, I think) and I think there’s a wage limit (but you probably won’t have to worry about that). The job can be anything from working at the library to working in a research lab.</p>
<p>There’s really no reason not to accept your Work Study. Accepting it simply gives you the eligibility. You can accept the Work Study but ultimately not get a work study job. Regardless of whether you accept the Work Study, the maximum amount ($1350) is counted towards your financial aid package (the difference between Total Cost and your EFC). That means they’re assuming in their calculations that you’ll earn the entire $1350; however, you’re under no obligation to earn any of it.</p>
<p>Be aware that work-study jobs entail work of a clerical nature, typically. It’s not very labor-intensive work or anything really stimulating from what I see at my school now. </p>
<p>knat, do you know if this is typical or what?</p>
<p>what is the difference between that and the Carolina Covenant?</p>
<p>Carolina Covenant involves doing a work-study as part of its’ program. However, it also includes grants and other things to fund the entire CoA. </p>
<p>Are you a Covenant Scholar…?</p>
<p>I believe I will be. 
I just haven’t got that confirmation yet.</p>
<p>Woot. Me too! </p>
<p>Of course, I have to make it in first. ):
FRIDAY.</p>