International Student Services

It is possible for F-1 students to work part-time off-campus due to economic hardship. This type of employment authorization is for F-1 students who have been in F-1 status for one full academic year, are in good academic standing, and have encountered severe, and documented, economic hardship since arriving in the United States. Employment authorized under this interim rule is limited to no more than twenty hours per week when school is in session and forty hours per week during holidays or school vacation. The employment is automatically terminated whenever the student fails to maintain status. This new rule also mandates that the student make a good faith effort to pursue employment on-campus. "Severe Economic Hardship" is defined as unforeseen economic circumstances beyond the students control; substantial fluctuation in the value of currency or exchange rates; inordinate increases in tuition and/or living costs; unexpected changes in the financial condition of the student's source of support; medical bills; or other substantial and unexpected expenses.

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