Appreciative of Audrey Buzard, Mariko Yoshisato Cavey & @jenlopiccolo from @nps_success for joining our #AspiringTeachersasTutors Network convening to discuss the critical role of #highered in building #PK12 student supports thru #federalworkstudy & other pathways to service 💯
Meet Dr. Dawn Williams, Dean of the @HowardU School of Education! She changes lives by connecting future educators with on-the-job training via #FederalWorkStudy other opportunities through nonprofit partners serving youth in the community. ⏯️ Hear more: bit.ly/3I6czFu
At @nps_success Summit, Laurie Henry, dean @Seidelschool@SalisburyU & DFI Impact Academy alumna, shares: "Many of our aspiring teachers have to work several jobs...Being involved in the NPSS offered a path for providing financial aid through #federalworkstudy funds."
Q2: Federal education funding is a tiny share of the federal budget but has a huge impact on teaching and learning. Tell us how increasing federal support for education next year would make a difference #Time4EdFunding
Loans, grants, and scholarships are great, but remember, the Federal Work-Study program can also help keep with affording college. Earnings from a work-study don't have to be repaid, and it's a great way to finance your education. #federalworkstudybit.ly/3xbkaNy
"According to the GHC website, 'the Federal Work Study Program provides jobs for undergraduate students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay education expenses.'"
Continue reading: ow.ly/5sF050Iuw3V#GaHighlands#FederalWorkStudy
Great news CCC Advocates, the FY22 Appropriations Act is on its way to @POTUS's desk. Included:
1⃣ $400 increase to Pell Grant
2⃣ $96 million increase for #minorityservinginstitutions
3⃣ $20 million increase for #federalworkstudy
4⃣ $45 million increase for state #CTE grants
The Senate has PASSED the 2022 Omnibus Appropriations Act.
Agreed to by a vote of 68-31: Motion to Concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R.2471, Vehicle for Fiscal Year 2022 Omnibus Appropriations (60-vote affirmative threshold).
Is #Federalworkstudy amount different in different school? Our CSU qualified students only have $2000 a year. But today I saw another school’s student can have $3500 a year. Who decides the amount? #Workstudy