Updates to Work Study Post

Additional Info and Tips from Hui Min Cao:

Students must bring their the original social security card, passport, or birth certificate with them to college. Georgetown require the original copy in order to hire students.

It is best to get direst deposit for work so it's best to bring a check or open a new bank account.

There is no required maximum hour they can work but the university suggest a maximum of 20. You are pretty much restricted to 40 hours because most departments do not want to pay you more.

You are expected to fill out basic tax and exemption forms when hired, so be familiar with these or let your parents know.

Know which jobs are work study and which are not.

Know your limit. If you think you need to take the first semester off and adjust do so!