(1) Source of funds In addition to the sums appropriated under subsection (f) of this section, funds allocated to the institution under this part and part E of this title [
20 U.S.C.
1087aa et seq.] may be transferred for use under this section to provide flexibility in strengthening the self-help-through-work element in financial aid packaging.
(2) Activities authorized From the sums appropriated pursuant to subsection (f) of this section, and from the funds available under paragraph (1), eligible institutions may, following approval of an application under subsection (c) of this section by the Secretary
(A) support the educational costs of qualified students through self-help payments or credits provided under the work-learning program of the institution within the limits of part F of this title [
20 U.S.C.
1087kk et seq.];
(B) promote the work-learning-service experience as a tool of postsecondary education, financial self-help and community service-learning opportunities;
(C) carry out activities described in section
2753 or
2756 of this title;
(D) be used for the administration, development and assessment of comprehensive work-learning programs, including
(i) community-based work-learning alternatives that expand opportunities for community service and career-related work; and
(ii) alternatives that develop sound citizenship, encourage
student persistence, and make optimum use of assistance under this part in education and
student development;
(E) coordinate and carry out joint projects and activities to promote work service learning; and
(F) carry out a comprehensive, longitudinal study of
student academic progress and academic and career outcomes, relative to
student self-sufficiency in financing their higher education, repayment of
student loans, continued community service, kind and quality of service performed, and career choice and community service selected after graduation.
