This explains what work study is and the types of jobs that can qualify. The main difference that I found as a student between work study and a regular job is that with work study you are only allowed to earn so much money per semester and you are only allowed to work a certain number of hours (usually 20). The nice thing about work study is that the jobs are designed to have flexible schedules that will work around your school schedule. They also usually let you out of work for finals week and midterms so you can study. They are much more accommodating than a regular job.

If you can get a easy nice job at you school i would do it.Myself i hand out tools. I work maybe 10 minutes on the hour. Other time is mine to do book work. If not get a real job that pays good and gives you health insurance.

You are also limited in the amount of hours you can work per week, usually 15 or so… depending on how much work study you qualify for.