@rlyoutofit Work study: “The Work-Study Program is a form of federal financial aid. A portion of the student’s wages are paid by the federal government, and the remaining portion is paid by the university department employing the student, up to the student’s earnings limit. Any wages a student earns through this program are excluded as income for purposes of financial aid need assessment in subsequent years.”
I have already obtained a paid research position for this summer. Like I said, the resources here at Case are abundant; it’s not too difficult to find a paid research position as a first year, as long as you’re proactive.
Best of luck!