How much debt is too much debt for MTs?

alwaysamom
Mon, 24 Mar 2008 21:08:25 +0000

some work study assistance (i.e. they give your kid a job and deduct his wages from the tuition)



Those of you who have workstudy $$ included in your financial aid package should check with each school to inquire as to how it works there. The schools with which we’re familiar do not handle workstudy in the way described by MTdad. What happens (in our experience) is that a certain amount of $$ is listed as workstudy. When the student gets to campus in September, it is up to them to search the workstudy list to see what types of jobs are available, to apply and interview for the jobs which interest them, and attempt to find one which will fit their schedule (this is not always easy for theatre kids). Then, after being hired, they work and get paid just as any other part-time job. The amount is not deducted from their tuition.

It’s entirely possible that some schools may handle workstudy differently, but I haven’t heard of one. Ask your school’s F/A office!