What kind of jobs fall under the Federal Work-Study Program?

Question

I got awarded a couple thousand dollars per semester as part of the Federal Work-Study program, and I'm just wondering what kind of job that could be. Anyone with examples would be great, or also some further explanation of how it works, because I'm a little confused. Thanks.

Answer 1

Almost anything you can think of that can be done on a college campus is usually offered as a work study job, from mowing the lawns to working in the cafeteria to the library, the computer labs, cleaning the bathrooms or working in the various departments on campus.  School newspaper, deans offices.... anything and everything.

You are responsible for finding and securing the job (yes you will have to interview).  You usually work 15-20 hours a week and the money you earn is given to you just like a regular job and regular paycheck for you do to with what you wish.  Work study is good because when you apply for fafsa next year that income is taken off your amount earned and won't count against you when you do your fin aid next year.

Here is a good book about work study and all types of fin aid.

Answer 2

When my son had that he worked in the cafeteria, my daughter was a tutor to other students on work-study. We also found it was more profitable for them to get a real job instead. Other work-study jobs are all things on campus. They give you a job on campus and the money you earn is supposed to be used for your education. They try to make sure you get enough hours to cover that amount of aid.