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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Even at $10 an hour, it's not easy to earn that full $3,500 unless the kid works 20 hours a week. That's a major chunk of time, especially for a first-generation kid. And if it's a strenuous job where they have to be on their feet they're going to be physically fatigued for study and class time, which could snowball to screwing up their grades.[/quote]

Why the heck is 20 hours worth more to a first generation kid?  What a strange comment.[/quote]

When I hear first gen I assume bottom half of the entering class. Kids in the top of the class can juggle everything. First gen kids are likely to get overwhelmed and start missing assignments ditching class and then dropping out. I’ve seen it hundreds of times. [/quote]

I the $3500 is merit money based on HS GPA/test scores, the first gen kid is probably quite capable of juggling priorities.  Some of the on campus jobs are actually pretty study friendly positions.  I would see if I could nab one of those.

Are these work study positions on campus?[/quote]

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