What if you could go to college and be given a job that is related to your major and fits around your class schedule in order to pay tuition? Sound too good to be true? It isn’t! The FAFSA Work Study Program offers this very opportunity to students with financial need. The program provides students with part-time work, usually with a job involving civic education and work related to students’ majors.
How much can you earn with a Federal Work Study job? It all depends. Students will make atleast the minimum wage, and sometimes more depending on the job and skills necessary. The amount earned also correlates with the student’s financial need and the school’s funding level.
Work Study jobs are great for college students. Not only do they help pay for tuition, but they also provide students with work experience Thinking about applying for a Federal Work Study job? Do it as soon as possible! Awards are given on a first come, first served basis.