[.Brittany.]

J gave you some amazing pointers above, I do want to add my input as well.

Since there's a difference between government funding by country we can't give an accurate answer. However, does your work take taxes off? I'm concerned that if they don't you might get taxed badly when you claim them. However, this again might just be a Canadian thing, and I'm not sure if it's the same, where ever the coffee is. Ultimately, I would claim it as it might turn out badly if you don't.

I'm not the best person to help with the 630am thing as I am the WORST morning person on the face of the earth!