You may work as many hours per week you feel is feasible as long as you do not go over your award. You must fill out all necessary paperwork before being paid. You are paid every two weeks. Student ID is required. Work study money is your money and may be spent however you wish.
Some students opt to use it to help pay their bill, others use it as spending money.
A work-study assignment can be put into a resume. Lifeguards, clerical, tour guides, tutors, food service assistants, maintenance assistants, the gym, student activities assistants, etc.