Am I allowed to work?

• All F-1 students are eligible to work on campus.

• You may begin working on campus immediately after arriving at MICA; you do not need to obtain special permission from the Office of International Education

• Do not work more than 20 hours per week while classes are in session. 

• F-1 students are not eligible for work-study positions; only domestic student receiving federal funding may apply for work-study positions.

How do I find a job?

• iLEAD: Leadership positions on-campus; may be paid or unpaid positions. Please see the iLEAD page for info sessions and the next application deadline.  In order to be paid, you must apply for a Social Security Number.

• Review Student Position Openings on MICA's Careers page.  If you are hired, remember to apply for a Social Security Number.

I found a job! What happens next? 

• Visit MICA Human Resources in Bunting, 3rd floor for an F-1 Student Job Verification Form.  The signed form will serve as proof of your job offer.  

• Bring the F-1 Student Job Verification Form to International Education for a signature. (You may need to drop it off and return another day to pick it up.) 

• Take the F-1 Student Job Verification Form and other required documents to apply for a Social Security Number (SSN).  In order to be paid, you must apply for an SSN.  

• Return to MICA Human Resources with your receipt from the Social Security Administration Office. 

Can I work during breaks?

• You may work over 20 hours per week during authorized breaks. Authorized breaks are Winter Break and Summer Break only.
• Fall Break and Spring Break are NOT authorized breaks and you are only allowed to work 20 hours per work.