Program Requirements

TITLE 33 EDUCATION CHAPTER 44 IDAHO WORK STUDY PROGRAM 33-4405. Program requirements. To be eligible for the program, a person must be an Idaho resident student enrolled at an accredited institution of higher education at least half-time, as defined by the eligible institution, and be in good standing and demonstrate academic progress according to the institution’s published standards of satisfactory academic progress for financial aid purposes. The entire allocation for the program must be used to provide employment to students with documented financial need or educational need. Requirements for determination of financial need shall be the same as those for the federal college work study program. However, the financial aid office may adjust the federal financial need definition for unusual circumstances documented by the financial aid office. All application procedures for need-based programs, as defined by the institution, shall be followed. Requirements for determination of educational need shall be formulated by each participating institution, subject to review by the state board of education; provided, that such requirements shall include a requirement that the work experience be related to the student’s course of academic study.