The US Department of Education has ended Federal Work-Study funding for political activism jobs, redirecting the programme toward career-focused roles. The decision, framed as safeguarding taxpayer dollars, follows Republican criticism of its use for voter mobilization. The new guidance tightens voter registration compliance, aligning with broader election integrity measures and reshaping the intersection of education, politics, and federal aid.Federal work-study will no longer cover political roles, US Education Department says
The US Department of Education has ended Federal Work-Study funding for political activism jobs, redirecting the programme toward career-focused roles. The decision, framed as safeguarding taxpayer dollars, follows Republican criticism of its use for voter mobilization. The new guidance tightens voter registration compliance, aligning with broader election integrity measures and reshaping the intersection of education, politics, and federal aid.