<p>Work study is a NEED BASED financial aid award. It is only awarded to students with financial need. And not everyone gets it. There is limited funding provided for federal work study per college. The federal work study monies are awarded on a first come, first serve basis based on the date,the FAFSA is initially filed for the year.</p>
<p>As noted, some colleges also have their own work study funds…but those are not a bottomless pit of money either.</p>
<p>Students at most colleges are responsible for finding, applying for, and securing their own WS jobs. </p>
<p>The other thing to remember is that work study earnings are not paid to the student until they work to earn the money.</p>