Learn the secret of student employment

Working can make a significant contribution to meeting your college costs. Earnings from a part-time job can be used for spending money and the work experience can start to develop your future resume.

Work-study is a type of financial aid that helps pay your wages so that employers on campus and in the community can hire you. You can even earn work-study money at certain volunteer programs. You must fill out the FAFSA and meet your school’s eligibility requirements to qualify for work-study.

Finding work-study positions is different at each school. If work-study is part of your financial aid award, investigate the process at your institution. Most schools list available work-study positions for students to review and submit applications. You may be able to get an on-campus job without work-study as well. Whether it’s a work-study position or not, the hiring process helps build valuable experience writing a resume, applying for jobs and interviewing with potential employers.

Earning work-study money or finding a part-time job will provide spending money without having to borrow loans.

 

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