National Study of the Operation of the Federal Work-Study Program: Summary Findings from the Student and Institutional Surveys.

摘要

The National Study of the Operation of the Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program was conducted to inform policy makers and the student financial aid community about the operations of this campus-based program and the experiences and satisfaction of postsecondary students who receive this aid. This two-part study involved (1) a survey of FWS administrators at postsecondary education institutions nationwide to obtain information about program operations during the 1997-98 award year and (2) a survey of FWS students regarding their experiences and program satisfaction during the fall of 1998. In addition to obtaining information on FWS program operations in general, the study's findings provide insight into the first year operations of the America Reads Challengeone of several recent executive initiatives to encourage community service opportunities for FWS students. Furthermore, findings from the student survey describe student awareness, interest, and participation in FWS community service jobs.