work-study

[ wurk-stuhd-ee ]

noun

1. a type of financial aid in which students are hired for part-time jobs, usually by their college, and often for work on campus:

   I was lucky enough to be a research assistant for work-study, unlike my roommate who had to work in the cafeteria.

adjective

1. of or relating to such a job associated with a college or university.

work-study

noun

1. an examination of ways of finding the most efficient method of doing a job, esp in terms of time and effort

Word History and Origins

Origin of work-study¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

In 2018, for instance, his administration proposed $200 billion in student aid funding cuts over a decade, targeting some types of loans, the federal work-study program and loan forgiveness for borrowers who work in public service.

From Los Angeles Times

Educators are nervous about cuts to the federal work-study program, which is a key piece of financial aid packages, and a supplemental grant program for students with exceptional need.

From Los Angeles Times

But many applicants may have to wait longer than anticipated for confirmation of this and other federal financial awards — like other grants, work-study funds and loans.

From Seattle Times

I was actually a chemistry and philosophy major, and to pay for college, I was working at night for the I.R.S., where I’d started at age 16 in a work-study program.

From New York Times

“It’s disappointing and so stressful since all these issues are taking forever to be resolved,” said Noyola, who receives grants and work-study to fund his education.

From Seattle Times