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Do I have to work if I am offered a work-study job as part of my financial aid package?
My financial aid package includes work-study. Won’t working hurt my grades?

Q.	Do I have to work if I am offered a work-study job as part of my financial aid package?
A.	If you are offered student work-study, you will need to work in order to receive those funds. If you don't want to work, you may have the option to convert your work-study to a loan. Contact your financial aid office to see if you are eligible to do so.
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Q.	My financial aid package includes work-study. Won’t working hurt my grades?
A.	A number of recent studies show a correlation between good grades and working a small amount (10 to 15 hours per week). If you choose not to work, you can decline the work-study funds offered and often replace those funds with a student loan or summer employment. In addition, work-study is an excellent tool to gather work experience necessary for finding employment after college.
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