International Students

 

Employment Financial Aid and Scholarships

F-1 students

A. On-campus work

1. Up to 20 hours/week during the regular semester, 40 hours/week during the breaks.  May not work beyond completion date and must be in status.
2. May not interfere with full-time study.
3. Eligible for hourly jobs and research/teaching assistantships.
4. Check job opportunities at the Student Employment website www.students.asu.edu/student-employment   and Insight Newsletter.

B. Off-campus work

1. Optional Practical Training OPT –  Employment authorization benefit for F-1 students to gain practical experience in their field of study by working off campus for a total of twelve months. OPT can be obtained while school is in session, after completion of a degree program, and during the summer.
2. Curricular Practical Training CPT – Employment authorization benefit for F-1 students whose degree program requires completion of internship credits.

Important eligibility criteria for OPT and CPT:

Maintenance of F-1 status for a minimum of 1 academic year in current degree program.

For complete off-campus work eligibility for Optional Practical Training (OPT) and Curricular Practical Training (CPT), visit International Student Office (ISO) at the Tempe campus.

J-1 students

1. Must secure permission from their J Program sponsor to engage in any employment.
2. ASU sponsored students must see ISO for work authorization issues.