Current International Students

On-Campus Employment

On-campus employment means working on the campus of the school that issued your I-20. Generally, international students can find part-time positions in the library, tutoring center, wellness center, police department, or other campus offices at Foothill College.

Eligibility and Limitations

Eligible two weeks after the start of your first quarter at Foothill College
Must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 units (with only 1 online class)
Must maintain lawful F-1 immigration status
Maximum work hours: 19 hours per week

Summer Employment Rules

F-1 students employed on-campus during Spring:

Can continue working up to 19 hours per week during Summer
Summer registration is optional

F-1 students NOT employed on-campus during Spring:

Must enroll in a minimum of 6 units during Summer to work on-campus (maximum of 19 hours per week)
Must meet with the Immigration Advisor to discuss on-campus employment between the end of Summer and the first day of Fall term.

Required Steps Before Starting to Work

Without an SSN

International students who do not currently have a Social Security Number (SSN) must complete all of the following steps before beginning on-campus employment:

Secure an on-campus job: You may visit offices and departments individually to inquire about open positions. You can also consult Career Services in Room 8300 for assistance.
Obtain an Employment Verification Letter: Once offered a job, ask your employing department/office to issue a letter verifying your employment. Requirements for the letter:
- Your name must match the one on your I-20
- Signed by your immediate supervisor
- Printed on Foothill College letterhead
- Follow the sample letter format, available from the Financial Aid Office or the International Student Office.
Request a Social Security Letter from the International Student Office: Bring the employment verification letter to the International Student Office (Room 1933). We will verify your lawful F-1 immigration status. New students: Please wait for 2 weeks after the start of your first quarter at Foothill before requesting this letter.
Apply for a Social Security Number: Once you obtain the two letters mentioned above, please follow specific SSN application instructions. Obtain a receipt verifying your SSN application submission.
Complete Student Employment Packet: Submit your SSN application receipt and all other required documents to the Financial Aid Office to complete the student employment packet. After receiving your SSN Card by mail (usually takes about two weeks), present it to the Financial Aid Office to be added to payroll. Once approved, Financial Aid will notify both the International Student Office and your immediate supervisor so you can officially start working on campus.

With an SSN

You must work with the Financial Aid Office to complete the Student Employment Packet and present your SSN card and all other required documents. Once approved, Financial Aid will notify both the International Student Office and your immediate supervisor so you can officially start working on campus.