However, students faced with the increasing costs of college should not ignore this great opportunity. The program encourages community service work and work related to your course of study. The value of work-study lies in its financial benefits and professional experiences, which can guide the student into a more secure and informed future. Students who earn work-study awards do not count the money they earn as income when applying for the next year's award because it is considered part of their financial aid package. This lower income will qualify students for more financial aid.
Students can work in various departments on the college campus, libraries, or student labs.
They also have the option of working in the community, doing jobs that are in the public interest. Often positions in government agencies and non-profit agencies offer a great deal of responsibility and opportunity for growth. The organizations that employ these students enjoy the fact that they pay only a portion of the students' wages, as most of the students' wages are covered by a federal grant coordinated through the university. Students have realized the value of what they have done through their work-study positions. Each week so far my responsibilities have been enhanced.