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swimcatsmom · 07-30-2007, 12:36 AM

The main advantage is that WS earnings will not affect your EFC. On FAFSA you will show it as income but then it is deducted on one of the schedules. Regular earnings may increase your EFC the following year (50% of student income over $3,000 goes to the student EFC) therefore reducing your financial aid. Plus WS jobs may be more likely to work with your school schedule and there may be intangible benefits - contacts within the school etc.

07-30-2007, 12:36 AM	#2
swimcatsmom Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 10,548	The main advantage is that WS earnings will not affect your EFC. On FAFSA you will show it as income but then it is deducted on one of the schedules. Regular earnings may increase your EFC the following year (50% of student income over $3,000 goes to the student EFC) therefore reducing your financial aid. Plus WS jobs may be more likely to work with your school schedule and there may be intangible benefits - contacts within the school etc.
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