work-study program
noun
: a program that offers high school or college students part-time jobs in order to provide financial assistance or work experience
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While no one has been named, the deceased student was identified to KCRA as a custodian undertaking a work-study program at the school.
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Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Stringent regulations for some visa applicants — notably those coming to the U.S. to study or for work-study programs and their dependents — have further clouded America’s image as a destination.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Christ the King Jesuit College Prep on the West Side of Chicago provides students experience through a corporate work-study program.
—Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2026
Her goal was to arrive at school on time for her work-study program duties at 8:30 a.m. and her later classes.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
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Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Stringent regulations for some visa applicants — notably those coming to the U.S. to study or for work-study programs and their dependents — have further clouded America’s image as a destination.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Christ the King Jesuit College Prep on the West Side of Chicago provides students experience through a corporate work-study program.
—Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2026
Her goal was to arrive at school on time for her work-study program duties at 8:30 a.m. and her later classes.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Work-study program.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work-study%20program. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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