work-study program

College job aid

A work-study program is a financial aid arrangement where students work part-time jobs, often on campus, to help pay for their education.

The program typically coordinates employment with class schedules: She got a work-study job in the library.

In the U.S., federal work-study provides funding through colleges to employ eligible students.

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