Federal Work-Study Program Information
The U.S. government uses Federal Work-Study programs to subsidize wages for working students, providing an incentive for college and off-campus organizations to hire students in need of financial assistance. By law, part
Earn, Learn, and Serve
Getting the Most from Community Service Federal Work-Study
A Brief History of the FWS Program
Corporation for National Service FWS page
Federal Work-Study Handbook for Financial Aid Professionals
Provided by the Department of Education—includes sample contract with community orgs.
The 2000 National Study of the Operation of the FWS Program
The 2000 National Study of the Operation of the FWS Program (Dept of Education website)
US Department of Education
For more information contact:
The U.S. Department of Education
600 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, DC
(800) USA-LEARN
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