A few schools have their own work study programs and they might take it off the bill, but that’s not the federal work study program.
- You earn the money UP TO the grant amount, so in your case $1800. See if that is per semester or per year.
- You find a job and there is an amount set for the pay. It might be more than minimum wage for that state. I've seen them posted for $12 and $15 per hour at my daughter's school, and I think the minimum wage in that state is $7.25. Most of the jobs pay about $9/hr.
- She gets a paycheck and it is just like any other pay check. She can use it for whatever she wants. Beer, pizza, trips to Vegas, tuition.
- If you get close to the max you were awarded, contact the FA office and see if more funds can be awarded. You might not have any more room in you FA package, but if you do, the school has to find the extra funds. Often student don't work all their hours so there might be funds left.