International Student FAQs

Q: Am I eligible for Federal Work Study?

A. NO. International students are not eligible for federal financial aid.

Q: Once I find a job, what do I need to do next?

A. Fill out the following forms:

• Student Employment Authorization Form
• CT W4, Federal W4, I-9 forms
• Direct Deposit Form

These forms can be found on the New & Current Student Employees page.

Q: How do I get a job on campus?

A. Available jobs are posted in our Search for A Job website the third week of August. You need to refer to the Regular Student Positions.

Q: Do I need to have a Social Security number prior to begin employment?

A. YES. Under no circumstances will you be permitted to work prior to getting a Social Security number or providing a receipt that you have applied for one. In order to be permitted to work prior to getting your SS card, you need to complete the following steps:

1. Complete the SEA on line, once your supervisor approves the SEA, s/he must provide you with a signed copy to bring to the SSA Office as proof of employment
2. Contact Beverly Kowal, Dean of International Affairs to get transportation to/from SSA
3. When you arrive at the SSA Office, you must request a receipt that you have applied for the Social Security card and bring a copy of the receipt to Financial Aid Services. Only when Financial Aid Services has a copy of this receipt you will be permitted to begin work.
4. You will receive your Social Security card within 60 days. Then you will need to bring your Social Security card to Financial Aid Services to finalize your tax forms.

Q: Can I have more than one job on campus?

A. YES. An international student can have more than one job as long as it does not exceed 20 hours a week. By law and visa status, you are not permitted to work more than 20 hours a week in all jobs combined. It is strongly suggested to keep track of the number of hours worked per week so you do not exceed this visa requirement.

Q: Where do I enter my hours?

A. You need to enter your hours via Self Service in CamelWeb. Handbooks are available on the New & Current Student Employees page.

Q: Is there a Student Employment Handbook for International Students?

A. YES. You can obtain a copy of the International Student Employment Handbook via the New & Current Student Employment site. We also recommend you to reference the International Student Tutorial on that page.