Work Study Advice: Negotiating Eligibility with College

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A user expressed interest in a work-study opportunity at a cancer research center in Seattle but faced eligibility issues due to their college's financial need formula. They inquired about the possibility of negotiating with their college for work-study eligibility despite not qualifying based on the formula, as their parents are not financially supporting their education. Suggestions included contacting the research department directly to explore potential funding options outside the formal work-study program, emphasizing that it is beneficial to inquire about available opportunities.
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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...
 
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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.
 

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