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Has anyone done Federal Work Study? |
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Posts: 18907 (08/08/2009 4:40 PM) |
Can someone explain it? I know you have to work certain hours and you're income can't exceed you're fws. But does all your money have to go towards
that? Sorry if this is stupid.
 I looked up some info on it but I was just wondering.
edit:better title
Edited By: JtzCrunkster81 08/08/2009 5:12 PM.
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Morning Glory MLP |
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Posts: 910 (08/08/2009 4:52 PM) |
If this is the same thing I had back in 2001, it was basically a way for your employee to not pay you as much out of pocket. I was able to earn $800 through
work study. My employee paid me $6.50/hour but a percentage of that paycheck came from the government up to a total of $800. So the employee only had to pay
the rest out of their own pocket. Whereas, if I wasn't covered under work study, they had to pay the ful $6.50.
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Posts: 18909 (08/08/2009 5:14 PM) |
That kind of confused me...
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Posts: 16164 (08/08/2009 5:16 PM) Best Critic '05 |
I have done this for two years at my school. I worked in an office for my school for I think 8.50 an hour.
At my school, I was allowed to make $1250 a semester. Once I made that amount, I could not work anymore, and the money would not roll over to the next semester. I am not really sure what you mean by if all your money will go towards this...but I can answer any questions you have! |
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Posts: 1525 (08/08/2009 6:30 PM) |
all federal work study is is where part of your pay check come from. You asked if your check goes toward that amount>? No, you get paid for your work, no
deductions to you (except the usual). Its just who is paying you.
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JtzCrunkster81 |
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Posts: 18910 (08/08/2009 9:01 PM) |
I totally forgot this post!
Okay, um so I have a couple questions. What happens if you can't get a job or something? So they give your your paycheck and it's basically your responsibility/your choice on what you do with the money correct? Like your paycheck doesn't have to go towards FWS right? IDK I probably sound so stupid but I've never done FWS
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Posts: 3448 (08/08/2009 9:05 PM) |
No, work study is just like any other job. If you don't work you do NOT get a paycheck. Simple as that.
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HumpThatStage |
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Posts: 16173 (08/08/2009 9:07 PM) Best Critic '05 |
Believe me, when I first learned about Work Study I almost didn't do it because I just didn't understand it. No one is there to tell you whats going on
really, so its fine to ask questions!
I got my check directly deposited into my account. Payroll would keep track of how much money I was paid, but that was the end of their knowledge on my paycheck. Its almost like having a regular job and getting paid...you can do whatever you want with that money. If you can't get a job, then you might not be offered Work Study again since you are being seen as not accepting it. Usually though your school should have some type of student employment system where you can go to them and they can provide you with interviews or opportunities. Did you get notice of your FWS in a packet or something? There should be someone at your school who can give you a bit of direction! |
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lolitachic05 |
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Posts: 3449 (08/08/2009 9:07 PM) |
Also, whatever you earn on FWS is used at your discretion- cell phone, living expenses, books, computer, etc.
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JtzCrunkster81 |
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Posts: 18911 (08/08/2009 9:28 PM) |
No, that's the thing. I didn't get a packet for FWS. Like I would expect that...some type of explanation. I did FAFSA online and accepted the rewards
online so IDK if that makes a difference but still...
Whats the point of it if it's basically the same as a regular job? Do you have a better chance at getting a job?
TY guys. This has really helped me though. |
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