Primary definition
A program authorized under the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) to encourage student participation as poll workers or assistants, to foster student interest in the elections process, and to encourage state and local governments to use students as poll workers.
Also known asHAV College Program · Help America Vote College · HAVA College Program · College Poll Worker Program
— EAC Glossary of TermsView source
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EAC
U.S. Election Assistance Commission
A program authorized under the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) to encourage student participation as poll workers or assistants, to foster student interest in the elections process, and to encourage state and local governments to use students as poll workers.
EAC Glossary of Terms · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Help America Vote College Program. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved September 3, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/help-america-vote-college-program
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