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Regarding internships, is there certainty for students who don't apply for work-study to intern in their particular field of study?

I am a recently graduated high school senior going on to pursue a degree in neuroscience at the University of Illinois at Chicago. My concern was if students who didnt apply for work-study would have a hard time finding internships. #internships #financial-aid

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Paul’s Answer

Work-study is given to students as part of their financial aid package from their school. Internships, on the other hand, are not part of the financial aid package. They are a totally separate job opportunity provided by companies looking to identify young talent. I don't think one has anything to do with the other.

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Kevin’s Answer

Qualifying for "work-study" should not have an impact on you obtaining an internship in your field of study. Work-study is determined by you filling out and submitting the FAFSA. There are plenty of internship opportunities available for students regardless of financials.


Internships can be paid, can be for credit, can be both and could be neither.

Kevin recommends the following next steps:

File the FAFSA if you have not done so already for additional funding and possibly Work-Study. https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/types https://fafsa.ed.gov/
If you are in college, head down to your Career Placement Office (or a similar name) and talk to the professionals there. They will help you navigate the search process of obtaining an internship.
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