Work Study…An Option to Consider!

Dear Parent,

Some students receive the opportunity to partake in "Work Study" as part of their financial aid package. "Work Study" is a program that sets aside on-campus jobs for those students who qualify. It is not for the cost of tuition, rather it is money set aside for the cost of living for students to earn, money they will never need to pay back. 

What can a work study job be?  Well, just about anything. Some can be the mundane like a desk attendant, or re-shelving the library.  Some require knowledge such as a tutor. Then there's some that might be more appealing: intramural sports referee, student newspaper reporter, radio DJ. It all depends on your campus and what they have to offer. 

What you can do is contact your school's financial aid office, which will point you in the right direction for starting a work-study job hunt now.  Keep in mind, too, that some of the best jobs require a bit of extra skill, just like they would in the real world. You wouldn't have someone who's never seen a basketball game working a scoreboard. But since college campuses are so broad in their interests, there's likely to be something for everyone.

One thing to remember though is that work study is a valuable thing. Not everyone gets it, and there are jobs put to the side just for you. They're also a great way to network, even if your job is answering the phones in an academic department.  Use work study to its fullest advantage.

Until next month…Best Wishes! 

Randy Stoltz, President