Should I Decline Work Study?

Students who choose not to work during the academic year can opt to decline federal work-study. They can choose instead to make up that amount through loans, savings or a nonwork-study job, among other options.

What happens if I decline work-study?

If you decline your work-study award, the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships may terminate it and offer the funds to another eligible student. Work-study awards may not be extended from one academic year to the next. Unspent work-study award balances may not be rolled over from one academic year to the next.

Is it bad to decline work-study?

If you decline the offer, you are less likely to receive it as part of your financial aid the next year.