International Student Employment

Can you work?

Yes.

Where can you work?

• On-campus only.
• No more than 20 hours a week while school is in session.
• During school breaks such as between Fall and Spring semesters students can work 40 hours a week.

If you work, you will have to pay taxes. Taxes will be automatically taken out of your checks: FICA, Federal Tax, Michigan Tax and Big Rapids Tax.

There are four types of employment:

• On-campus Employment
• Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
• Optional Practical Training (OPT)
• Severe Economic Hardship

Do not accept unauthorized employment. Although the money may be enticing, students who accept unauthorized employment can be deported.