Severe Economic Hardship Work Authorization Employment
If other employment opportunities are not available or are otherwise insufficient, an eligible F-1/J-1 student may request employment authorization based on severe economic hardship caused by unforeseen circumstances beyond the student's control. These circumstances may include:
- A loss of financial aid or on-campus employment without fault on the part of the student
- Substantial fluctuations in the value of currency or exchange rate
- 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
Eligibility
You are eligible to apply for employment based on severe economic hardship if:
- You have been in F-1/J-1 status for one full academic year
- You are in good academic standing and are taking a full course load
- Employment will not interfere with your studies
- You can demonstrate that the employment is necessary to avoid severe economic hardship due to unforeseen economic circumstances beyond your control
Contact International Students & Scholar Services
Phone: (831) 582-4778
Email: Send an email
Building: Gavilan Hall (Bldg 201), Suite #207
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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