How to Answer FAFSA Question #31: Work Study
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31. Are you interested in being considered for work-study?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Don't Know

Why are they asking this information?

Federal Work Study allows for students to work on campus and for the College while earning funds to help pay for education-related expenses, not unlike a regular job.

How to answer this question / fill out this section

Answering “Yes” or “No” to this question will indicate to the school(s) in which you are applying that you are interested in the Federal Work Study program or not.

Additional considerations

Indicating your interest in Federal Work Study does not guarantee a job on campus for every school. If you change your mind about Federal Work Study, you may decline it.

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