Work Study Advice: Negotiating Eligibility with College

[mbisCool]

I recently came across an opportunity to work in a workstudy program at a cancer research center in seattle. The problem is at my current college I am am not eligible for work study according to the COA - EFC = Financial Need formula. I really would like to take advantage of this opportunity.

Does anyone know if negotiations are possible with the college one attends to become work study eligible? For example, no according to the formula i don't have financial need but in real life my parents arent paying for my college...

 

[Choppy]

I'm not familiar with that program in particular, but one option might be to contact the people in the department doing the research. Rather than working through an established program, it is possible they have funding for a student or two outside of that. It never hurts to ask.

 

[charng]

I understand the importance of research opportunities in the field of cancer research. It is commendable that you are looking for ways to take advantage of this opportunity despite not being currently eligible for work study.

Negotiations with your college to become work study eligible may be possible, but it ultimately depends on the policies and guidelines set by your institution. It may be worth speaking with a financial aid advisor or the work study coordinator at your college to discuss your situation and see if there are any options available. They may be able to provide guidance on appealing your eligibility status or finding alternative funding sources.

Additionally, it is important to keep in mind that eligibility for work study is not solely based on financial need, but also on factors such as academic progress and availability of funds. Therefore, it may be beneficial to highlight your academic achievements and the relevance of this opportunity to your future career goals when discussing with your college.

In the meantime, you could also consider reaching out to the cancer research center directly to inquire about any other potential opportunities for involvement or funding. Networking and making connections in the field of cancer research could also potentially lead to future opportunities.

Overall, I encourage you to continue pursuing this opportunity and exploring all possible avenues for making it a reality. Best of luck in your endeavors.