Eligibility

Eligibility

• The student must be enrolled at least half-time in a degree seeking undergraduate or graduate program and be eligible to work in the United States
• Summer employment requires the student to be enrolled at least half time at Longwood in the fall semester
• To obtain Federal Work Study/FWS, students must have a demonstrated need from a computer needs analysis. Students must submit a Free Application for Student Financial Aid (FASFA) - refer to Financial Aid website for information on completing and submitting the FASFA. All FWS is awarded by the Financial Aid Office. Longwood/College Work Study/CWS is institutionally funded and demonstrated need is not necessary.
• Both Federal and Longwood/College Work Study students must maintain at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average to remain on the Work Study Program.
• Students must complete an Employment Verification Form (I-9) and provide required documentation to verify employment eligibility in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

International Students

Regulations Governing the Employment of Foreign Students

If you would like to study as a full-time student in the United States, you will need a student visa. There are two nonimmigrant visa categories for persons wishing to study in the United States.

You may enter in the F or J visa category provided you meet the following criteria:

• You must be enrolled in an "academic" educational program, a language-training program, or a vocational program
• Your school must be approved by the Student and Exchange Visitors Program, Immigration & Customs Enforcement
• You must be enrolled as a full-time student at the institution
• You must be proficient in English or be enrolled in courses leading to English proficiency
• You must have sufficient funds available for self-support during the entire proposed course of study
• You must maintain a residence abroad which you have no intention of giving up

More information

Curricular practical training allows F-1 students to accept paid alternative work/study employment, internships, cooperative education or any other type of required internship or practicum that employers offer through cooperative agreements with the student’s school. The training must be related to the student’s field of study. A student may begin curricular practical training after the designated school official has completed Form I-20, Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Students Status, endorsement page. The designated school official-endorsed Form I-20, Certificate of Eligibility for F-1 Students Status together with the student’s Form I-94/94A indicating F-1 nonimmigrant status is evidence of employment authorization.

Payroll Related:

In general, F-1 or J-1 students who have been in the U.S. less than five years, are exempt from Social Security (FICA) taxes. Earnings are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes. If the student is from a treaty country (a country with which the United States has a tax treaty), Form 8233 should be completed. Students must check with the Payroll Office regarding withholding tax procedures.

Students must not assume they are eligible to work. Working improperly or without authorization is a serious violation of status. Contact the international student advisor for Longwood before beginning any on-campus employment. 

More information regarding F and J type visa can be found at the Global Engagement website.

It is the student's responsibility to comply with all Immigration regulations which apply to F-1 or J-1 students.