PublicationDate: 6/14/97 Summary: New Federal Work-Study Guide Available Author: OPE - Office of the Assistant Secretary for OPE Dear Colleagues: We are pleased to announce that our new guide, "Expanding Federal Work-Study and Community Service Opportunities," is available for you to access on the Office of Postsecondary Education WWW homepage. The guide discusses basic requirements and ideas for administering Federal Work-Study (FWS) and community service programs, as well as reading tutor programs. A resource section at the end includes descriptions of exemplary programs at 20 postsecondary institutions. We expect to mail printed copies to campus-based institutions beginning the week of May 19, 1997. However, you may access the guide now on the Web at the following address: http://www.ed.gov/offices/OPE/pubs/WorkStudy/index.html We hope you find this guide helpful. We wish to thank all the institutions that have provided best practices for the guide. Respectfully submitted, Elizabeth M. Hicks Deputy Assistant Secretary Student Financial Assistance Programs |