The Federal Work Study program is another source for students to look for when researching different sources of Financial Aid for College. Many States also provide a Sate funded work study program. Schools may include a work study job as part of a student’s Financial Aid package. However, even if you do not have it included, be sure and check with your school when you get there. Many schools do not have enough workers to fulfill the job’s needed to be done on campus, therefore, once all of the Financial aid Works Study has been assigned, they will open it up to any students wanting to work. This usually happens about the second week of school, once all Financial Aid money has been disbursed.

If work study is part of your Financial Aid package, the actual amount will be determined by your financial need. Students that participate in this program can work up to 15 hrs a work and earn up to $3,000 a year that is not counted as income for determining financial need for next year. Your Financial Aid administrator will consider your award amount, your class schedule, job skills and academic program to determine the hors you will work. Be sure and contact your Financial Aid office about this program, this is money that you will not need to ever pay back!!