work-study program

noun

ˈwərk-ˈstə-dē- 

: a program that offers high school or college students part-time jobs in order to provide financial assistance or work experience

Examples of work-study program in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Include all money sources: full and part-time work, work-study programs, summer employment, and family contributions. —Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2025

Destination Tomorrow is also developing a work-study program for the culinary arts for residents interested in working in hospitality and food service, according to a press release from the nonprofit. —Jo Yurcaba, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2025

There's also a work-study program for high school students. —La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 6 Aug. 2025

Plus, some colleges use these forms to determine eligibility for institutional grants, scholarships or work-study programs, which can offer additional support. —Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 29 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

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