What is the difference between cooperative education and college work study?
Cooperative education (co-op) is an academic class that offers college credit for learning that takes place in a business or organization and is related to your educational or career goal. College Work Study (CWS) is a financial aid program that provides job placements, primarily on campus, with wages that are subsidized by federal funding. If your CWS job requires skills relevant to your academic/career goals, you may be eligible to also receive Co-op credit for your CWS job. To find out if your CWS job qualifies for Co-op, meet with the co-op coordinator assigned to your academic department.
