workstudy
nounUK /ˈwɜːkˌstʌdi/
US /ˈwɝːkˌstʌdi/
A workstudy is a job you do at school to help pay for your classes.
She got a workstudy in the library so she could earn money between classes.
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2. A program that lets students work part-time to help pay for their education.
The university offers a workstudy program for students who need extra money.
3. A job arranged through such a program.
His workstudy is at the campus mail room.
4. A way of learning that combines school lessons with real work.
The school's workstudy plan lets students spend mornings in class and afternoons at a job.