One way you can help pay for your education is through a work-study job. A work-study job allows for part- time student employment on-campus, or off-campus with a pre-approved organization. Work- study is more than an ordinary part-time job: it is a form of student aid, awarded either by the state or federal government, as a form of “self-help,” so you do not have to pay it back. Through work-study, you gain work experience and professional skills, network in your field of interest. Best of all, you earn a paycheck, ultimately helping you pay for your education.