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CFDA 84.033: Federal Work-Study Program

To provide part-time employment to eligible postsecondary students to help meet educational expenses and encourage students receiving program assistance to participate in community service activities.

Agency

OFFICE OF FEDERAL STUDENT AID, EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF

Assistance types

DIRECT PAYMENTS FOR SPECIFIED USE

Official listing

View on SAM.gov →

Objectives

Eligible applicants

Higher education institutions (public, private nonprofit, postsecondary vocational, and proprietary) meeting eligibility requirements may apply.

Financial assistance range

The average award in FY 2023 was $1,980. The average award in FY 2024 and FY 2025 is estimated at $1,980.

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Reference data sourced from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. The authoritative source for application requirements, deadlines, and award amounts is the official SAM.gov listing linked above. This page is editorial reference, not an official notice.