A Word About Work Study

I want to remind students that when they are awarded Work Study (a dollar amount) that you will have to do the following before you are paid:

1.  Sign that you accept the Work Study (and your Award package)
2.  Find a Work Study job on campus - not all jobs on campus are "work study" jobs (work study jobs are funded by special monies the college receives from the government).
3.  Actually work the hours to earn the money that you are "awarded" - just like a regular job, you will receive a pay check each week/month for the hours that you worked.
4.  Sometimes you cannot earn more than you are awarded so find out the details before you accept a job.

It is important to note that YOU ARE NOT given this Work Study money upfront.  It will not be deducted from your tuition.  You will have to pay your tuition when it is due but you will not have earned any WS money by that date.  You and your parents will have to decide whether or not you save the money that you earn and apply it to the next semester's tuition, or spend it for pizza, etc.  Personally, I like the "pizza, etc" option.