Working Through College

Internships - Valuable Experience for the Future

Internships are short term jobs that you can participate in either part-time or full-time and rarely ever paid. So, why on earth would you want to work for free? Because internships are not only great learning experiences for your potential career, they will also get your foot in the door. Read More...

Choosing the Right Student Jobs in College

Unless you have a rich benefactor like Pip from Great Expectations, you're going to need a job. The trick to having a job while you're in college is balancing your schoolwork and social life with your new job. And one of the best ways to make getting a job-and keeping it-easier is to get an on-campus job. Read More...

How to Sell Stuff Online and Off to Earn Extra Money

Even if you plowed through our advice on how to get an on- or off-campus job and ignored our take on how to make cash quick, one piece of advice that is hard to ignore is that of turning your old stuff into cold, hard cash. Read More...

Checking Out Your Paycheck - Income Taxes and Other Issues

Nothing is better than pay day, but the elation of having money burning a hole in your pocket is instantly replaced with confusion when you look at your paycheck and realize it's less than you thought it would be. No, your boss isn't robbing you. Everyone has money taken out of their paychecks. Here's what it means. Read More...

How Extra Income Affects Federal Financial Aid Eligibility

Although you may have gotten that part-time job in order to have some extra spending money, your yearly income could still have a bearing on your financial aid eligibility. It's pretty much a given that the less you and your family earn, the more likely you'll get grants and scholarships. Read More...

Federal Work Study Programs

Now that you've read why you would want an on-campus job, finding a work study job will be a piece of cake. Read More...

Ways to Earn Fast Cash in College

There comes a time in every college student's education when he or she will need some extra cash-and fast. Maybe your car breaks down or your cat gets sick. Whatever the circumstances are, there are ways to earn cash without having a part time job. Read More...

Finding College Jobs Off Campus

Although on-campus and work study jobs are very flexible and easy to get, some students venture off campus for extra pocket money. In addition to typically paying better than on-campus jobs, off campus positions also usually allow you to delve into your potential career more, especially in terms of internships, but that's another story entirely. Read on for tips on how to make an off campus job work for you. Read More...

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