University of Vermont Reslife Family Guide

Managing Finances

Work Study

Students who have work-study as a part of their financial aid package can apply for a position with ResLife. To access the position interest form, students can visit the ResLife website and click on "ResLife A-Z," "W," and "Work Study Position." If students have any questions, they can ask their office manager!

Maximizing Winter Break

For many students winter break is a welcome time for rest and relaxation; however it can also be a useful time to plan ahead or even make some much needed extra money. Winter break is a great time for a short internship, travel opportunity, networking meeting, or shadowing experience.

Home for the Holidays: Surviving your College Student's Stay

Holiday breaks are usually the first extended periods of time that families spend together since saying goodbye at the dorm in the early fall. College students are accustomed to new freedoms and new adult responsibilities, and while coming home can be a relief, it also can lead to new power struggles between parents and their kids. This article addresses common stressful areas and ways to avoid potential conflict – so that the entire family can enjoy time together.

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