; (B) a representative sample of employers participating in the Federal work-study program; and (C) a representative sample of students participating in the Federal work-study program. (2) Response rate The Secretary shall— (A) consult with a survey consultant to develop a target response rate with respect to the electronic surveys required under subsection (a); and (B) provide guidance to institution with respect to such developed target response rate. (e) Technical assistance The Secretary shall— (1) provide technical assistance to institutions participating under the Federal work-study program under this part to— (A) comply with the amendments made by the Opportunities for Success Act of 2024 and the regulations issued pursuant to such Act; (B) administer the surveys described in subsection (a) to students and employers participating in the Federal work-study program; and (C) ensure that Federal work-study positions align with students’ educational goals or career goals to the maximum extent practicable; and (2) issue guidance and provide technical assistance to institutions to support improved partnerships and coordination among financial aid, career services, and academic advisors to administer the Federal work-study program. (f) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated $2,000,000 to carry out subsections (a), (b), and (c). . 11. Study and report (a) Study The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study on best practices for assisting students participating in the Federal work-study program under part C of title IV of the Higher Education Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1087–51 et seq. ) with— (1) connecting to off-campus employers; (2) procuring work-based learning opportunities through such program; (3) procuring employment that aligns with students’ educational goals or career goals; (4) locating employment through job location and development programs