Scholarships are available from a variety of sources. Employers, major corporations, the military, colleges and universities, and religious, ethnic, and club affiliations are among sources to check for possible scholarship opportunities. College Work Study Programs Work study programs usually pay a student at the federal minimum wage rate. The financial aid administrator is usually in charge of this program. Work hours are usually limited to 20 hours per week.
Cooperative education is another alternative.
Under this program, a student works in his or her field of study while going to school. Generally, it requires students more time to complete their education using this method, but the reward is often a job with the company after graduation. Planning Ahead for the Cost of Your Child's College Education. University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service. Article written by Beverly Riggs Howell, Extension Family Economics and Management Specialist, Mississippi State University.