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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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 See All Example Sentences for work-study program

Word History

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of work-study program was in 1946

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“Work-study program.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work-study%20program. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.

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