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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My understanding is that work study jobs are not assigned/guaranteed and your child still needs to apply and interview for the position.  Also, I understand that schools might offer work study to more students than they have jobs available.  Plus, the parents still needs to front the money that the student is expected to make from work study.  Also, some jobs may not be desirable for a student - i[b].e. it might be a janitorial position that the student doesn't want.[/b]  So what is the benefit of work study?  How is it different from getting any "non-work study" job on campus?  The only positive thing that I heard about "work study" jobs is that they are on-campus jobs that seem to accommodate a student's schedule.  Any thoughts?  [/quote]

I have never, ever heard of a work study job being a janitorial position. Only in John Hughes movies from the 80s maybe, but not IRL.

I did work study all 4 years of undergrad at UNC. I worked for the head of a department in basically an admin role and my main point of contact was his executive assistant. A lot of computer work, coordinating meetings, etc. If I didn't have anything to do, they let me study. It was a great opportunity and easy money. I ended up using that department head as a grad school reference. The job was on campus, easy to get to, paid a decent wage, and was a win-win all around. I don't understand why you're spreading misinformation. Why not call the school in question and ASK THEM.[/quote]

OP was just asking questions.  No need to get so upset.  All you need to do is clarify/correct something that you think is incorrect and move in.  [/quote]

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