How do I get involved with international aid work?

Can I still get a work study if I didn't qualify for federal aid?

• Aside from applying for a butt-load of scholarships, I'm looking to ease my tuition cost next semester at my community college and I would prefer to see about a work study rather than a part-time job because they are more understanding of your study habits and DON'T schedule you when you're supposed to be at school. I do not qualify for student aid on my fafsa because I am not old enough to be a dependent even though I don't live at home and I am not going to try and get special permission for aid this year since my mother illegally claimed me on her taxes this past season. My efc was 37k- I wasn't sure to laugh or cry because they don't count the consumer debt my mother accumulated from raising several kids on her own and she made many mistakes- she only JUST started making good money. Theres no way she can help me. Is there any way I could still be awarded a work study like if I provided proof of my situation? I know students that typically do get aid at my CC don't even look at a work study because it is taken out of their aid and they don't see the point in working when they have free money, so is there even a chance for me? Is there anything else I should look at or know? I will talk to my schools office when the time comes, right now I am doing initial research. I would appreciate all you know on the subject.

• Answer:

  I don't know if it's the same everywhere, but at my school people can request work-study if they didn't qualify for it according to FAFSA. It must be at the beginning of the semester and it's on a first-come first-serve basis! You may be out of luck for this semester (possibly this year). Most schools have a deadline. My schools deadline was October 13th. After that date, if one has yet to get a job, the work-study is canceled. Or you could just look for an on-campus job. One does not need work-study for that.