<p>Hi Lisa,</p>
<p>When my D was a student (graduated last year) she did two workstudy jobs and was paid a check at some point once each month. It more or less functioned as her spending money. She really liked her workstudy jobs, and they suited one of her majors.</p>
<p>My guess is that you will be happier if you have your own computer. They are relatively inexpensive now. D had a desktop for the first three
years, but worked extra hours the summer between junior and senior years to get a laptop. The main trouble with the desktop was that she had to store it during the summer and it was a huge Compaq (I am using it now as a matter of fact.) </p>
<p>You may be able to find one there from someone who is willing to sell! I loved reading the Dailyjolt while my D was there, as there is a lot of information about Swat . . .plus links to the Phoenix newspaper, funny quotes from professors, etc, and had a place for buying and selling stuff. You can find it at ww.dailyjolt.com and find the link to Swat. (Actually, I haven’t tried it this year and am not sure they are still doing dailyjolt, but it is worth a try.)</p>
<p>We found the fin aid to be very reasonable, and fair. There were many times I had to contact the office and was very impressed by the helpful and kind manner of the folks working there.</p>