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Time of India
10 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
US Education Department ends use of student work-study funds for political activities on campuses
The US Department of Education has officially rescinded Biden-era guidance that permitted Federal Work-Study (FWS) funds to support certain political activities on college campuses. Under the new rules, these funds must now be reserved strictly for jobs that provide students with real-world career experience. What has changed? Students will no longer be paid through FWS for roles tied to political or voting-related activities. This includes working as poll workers, managing voter hotlines, assisting at polling places, or organising rallies—even if the activities were previously considered nonpartisan. 'Federal Work Study is meant to provide students opportunities to gain real-world experience that prepares them to succeed in the workforce, not as a way to fund political activism on our college and university campuses,' said Under Secretary of Education Nicholas Kent. Why was the policy rolled back? This decision reverses guidance issued during the Biden administration, which had expanded opportunities for students to participate in civic engagement through federally funded work. The updated directive aligns with Executive Order 14248, Protecting the Integrity of American Elections , and reinforces the Higher Education Act's prohibition on using federal funds for political activity. New voter registration rules Colleges must still make a 'good-faith' effort to distribute voter registration forms to eligible students, but they are no longer required to provide forms to individuals believed to be ineligible, such as foreign students. The Department has also urged institutions to inform students about voting laws, including: Only US citizens can vote in federal elections. Voting more than once or using false information is a federal crime. Impact on students and colleges Students who previously relied on work-study positions tied to civic engagement may need to look for alternative jobs or volunteer opportunities. Colleges and universities must review and update their work-study job postings to comply with the new rules. Civic engagement programs on campuses, such as voter registration drives, will likely continue but will require new funding sources outside of FWS allocations. Why it matters The move has triggered debate among educators and policymakers. Supporters say taxpayer money should focus on academic and career development, while critics argue that the change undermines students' opportunities to participate in civic life and democratic engagement. Institutions are expected to implement these changes immediately and ensure that students understand which positions remain eligible under FWS. Colleges are also being encouraged to find alternative ways to support voter education and civic involvement without federal funds. Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!
Yahoo
a day ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump admin bans federal work-study funds from supporting political activism on college campuses
The Trump administration on Tuesday banned former President Biden-era guidance that allowed taxpayer-funded federal programs to pay students to engage in certain political activities on college campuses. The Education Department released updated guidance in a news release that stated Federal Work Study (FWS) funds "should focus on jobs that provide real-world work experience instead of political activities." "Federal Work Study is meant to provide students opportunities to gain real-world experience that prepares them to succeed in the workforce, not as a way to fund political activism on our college and university campuses," Under Secretary of Education Nicholas Kent said in a written statement. Kent said that American taxpayers will no longer fund poll workers, voter hotlines or political rallies on campus – and will not require schools to ask students to register to vote if they know the students are ineligible, like foreign students. Trump Announces He'll Helm Movement To Eliminate Mail-in Voting And Voting Machines: 'Fight Like Hell' The department further requested that educational institutions remind students of federal voting laws, including: only U.S. citizens may vote in federal elections; voting more than once or in multiple states is illegal; falsifying registration information is a federal crime; and voters can only register in the place where they are legally domiciled. Read On The Fox News App The updated guidance comes in response to President Donald Trump's executive order titled, "Protecting the Integrity of American Elections." Doj Targets Noncitizens On Voter Rolls As Part Of Trump Election Integrity Push Trump has since pushed to eliminate what he called "controversial" methods of voting, specifically the use of mail-in voting and voting machines in U.S. elections. In a lengthy Truth Social post on Monday, Trump asserted, "I am going to lead a movement to get rid of MAIL-IN BALLOTS" as well as "Seriously Controversial VOTING MACHINES." He said he would sign another related executive order in advance of the 2026 midterm elections. Fox News Digital's Alex Nitzberg contributed to this article source: Trump admin bans federal work-study funds from supporting political activism on college campuses
Fox News
a day ago
- Politics
- Fox News
Trump admin bans federal work-study funds from supporting political activism on college campuses
The Trump administration on Tuesday banned former President Biden-era guidance that allowed taxpayer-funded federal programs to pay students to engage in certain political activities on college campuses. The Education Department released updated guidance in a news release that stated Federal Work Study (FWS) funds "should focus on jobs that provide real-world work experience instead of political activities." "Federal Work Study is meant to provide students opportunities to gain real-world experience that prepares them to succeed in the workforce, not as a way to fund political activism on our college and university campuses," Under Secretary of Education Nicholas Kent said in a written statement. Kent said that American taxpayers will no longer fund poll workers, voter hotlines or political rallies on campus – and will not require schools to ask students to register to vote if they know the students are ineligible, like foreign students. The department further requested that educational institutions remind students of federal voting laws, including: only U.S. citizens may vote in federal elections; voting more than once or in multiple states is illegal; falsifying registration information is a federal crime; and voters can only register in the place where they are legally domiciled. The updated guidance comes in response to President Donald Trump's executive order titled, "Protecting the Integrity of American Elections." Trump has since pushed to eliminate what he called "controversial" methods of voting, specifically the use of mail-in voting and voting machines in U.S. elections. In a lengthy Truth Social post on Monday, Trump asserted, "I am going to lead a movement to get rid of MAIL-IN BALLOTS" as well as "Seriously Controversial VOTING MACHINES." He said he would sign another related executive order in advance of the 2026 midterm elections.
Epoch Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Epoch Times
Trump Admin Tosses Biden-Era Policy Paying College Students for Poll Work
The Department of Education said it has rescinded Biden-era directives that allowed the use of federal dollars to pay college students to work at polling places. In new guidance issued Tuesday, the department clarified that the Federal Work Study (FWS) program, which provides part-time jobs for students with financial need, does not cover any jobs involving 'partisan or nonpartisan political activity.'
