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Examining Federal Work-Study Task Force

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Title: Examining Federal Work-Study Task Force
Language: English
Authors: National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA)
Source: National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators. 2026.
Availability: National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators. 1101 Connecticut Avenue NW Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20036. Tel: 202-785-0453; Fax: 202-785-1487; e-mail: membership@NASFAA.org; Web site: http://www.nasfaa.org
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 29
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Reports - Research
Descriptors: Federal Aid, Student Financial Aid, Work Study Programs, COVID-19, Pandemics, Funding Formulas, Best Practices, Resource Allocation, Program Development, Grants, Federal Legislation
Laws, Policies and Program Identifiers: Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act 2020
Abstract: The primary purpose of NASFAA's Examining Federal Work-Study Task Force was to examine what changes institutions implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic to their Federal Work-Study (FWS) programs (especially given the temporary nature of the FWS flexibilities), what challenges they are facing now as they look to transition back to the original regulations, and what flexibilities may be required for this program to continue to be successful in the future. Along with recommendations for the Department of Education and Congress on ways to improve and bolster the FWS program, the task force researched and put forth best practices institutions are using in utilizing their FWS funding.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2026
Accession Number: ED679987
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:The primary purpose of NASFAA's Examining Federal Work-Study Task Force was to examine what changes institutions implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic to their Federal Work-Study (FWS) programs (especially given the temporary nature of the FWS flexibilities), what challenges they are facing now as they look to transition back to the original regulations, and what flexibilities may be required for this program to continue to be successful in the future. Along with recommendations for the Department of Education and Congress on ways to improve and bolster the FWS program, the task force researched and put forth best practices institutions are using in utilizing their FWS funding.