Taxes are complex and must be considered on an individual basis between the IRS and the student. Unless tax laws change post publishing of this material, the income which co-op students receive is fully taxable. Your academic major has a market value and markets vary according to geography. No, but students should inform the Cooperative Education Director immediately after an interview in which students decide they do not want the job. If we do not hear from students, we expect students to accept job offers.
Students normally return to the same employer for all co-op assignments.
The objective of the program is to gain a progressive knowledge of your field. Such progression is best achieved by returning to employers who have already assessed your potential and can give your more challenging assignments. When employers are not familiar with the purpose and structures of our co-op program, you will need assistance in providing such information to them. Also, many employers prefer contacts be made by university personnel to insure that students are legitimate candidates for co-op jobs.