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This bill, the Opportunities for Success Act of 2025, aims to reauthorize and enhance the Federal Work-Study program by increasing its funding over several fiscal years, starting with $1.5 billion in fiscal year 2027 and rising to $2.5 billion by fiscal year 2031 and beyond. It expands the types of eligible work-study activities to explicitly include "work-based learning," which involves sustained interactions with professionals in real workplace settings, and clarifies that this can occur both on and off campus, encompassing internships, apprenticeships, and community service. The bill also introduces new provisions for allocating funds, including reservations for institutions that demonstrate strong performance in Pell Grant recipient completion rates and enrollment percentages, and establishes a new pilot grant program to develop work-based learning opportunities, particularly for students with exceptional financial need. Furthermore, it mandates the development of surveys for students and employers to gather feedback on the program's effectiveness and requires institutions to provide assurances that work-study jobs will complement students' educational or career goals, with specific requirements for compensating students during periods of non-enrollment and for community service roles. The bill also includes provisions for reporting on program outcomes and a study on best practices for improving student participation and alignment with career goals.

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