College students would get more work-study jobs focused on career skills and ways to earn money.
This bill would boost funding for the Federal Work-Study program, helping more college students earn money while gaining career experience. It would require colleges to offer more work-based learning opportunities and prioritize students with the greatest financial need. Students could also get paid for travel related to their jobs and work during breaks.
Today, the Federal Work-Study program provides funds for students to work part-time jobs, with varying emphasis on career relevance. After this bill, the program would receive significantly more money, and colleges would be required to focus more on work-based learning and community service, prioritize students with high financial need, and offer new benefits like travel reimbursement and summer work options. Colleges would also need to inform students about SNAP benefits.
HR 6606 · 119th Congress · December 11, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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