Introduction
Academic Advice from the Dean of the College
Campus Services and Resources
Maintaining Legal Immigration Status:
Employment for International Students
International students whose financial aid package from the College includes campus employment are eligible to work on campus, as long as they have a visa status that permits them to work on campus. Students in valid F-1 or J-1 status sponsored by Allegheny College are eligible for any of the work awards offered by Allegheny. For international students who will not be in an Allegheny-sponsored F-1 or J-1 status, it is important that you contact the International Programs and Services to confirm that you will be eligible to receive the award you have been offered and work on campus. Awards will not be honored if students are ineligible based on visa status. Some of the job opportunities include positions at various administration/departmental offices (including the computing services), manual labor, Sodexho food service, and teaching assistants - including laboratory assistants. Students are responsible for applying for jobs. F-1 students are not permitted (by federal law) to work off campus unless it is part of practical training. You will learn more about curricular and practical training once you are on campus.
J-1 students may be eligible to work on campus in restricted positions (food service, telemarketing or tutoring). You should consult with the Student Financial Aid Office once on campus. J-1 students are not permitted (by federal law) to work off campus unless it is part of academic training.
Tax Information
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requires that the College apply specific federal tax withholding and reporting rules to all payments made to individuals classified as nonresident aliens for tax purposes. As an individual who is not a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident, you may be eligible to claim a reduced rate of withholding (including full exemption) pursuant to a tax treaty between the United States and your country of tax residency. (Note: The provisions of any income tax treaty between the U.S. and another country are disregarded for Pennsylvania income tax purposes.) Also, based on your tax status you may be exempt from social security withholding. A limited number of federal tax forms can be found in the Post Office lobby from January through April. The International Programs and Services holds tax information sessions from March to April 15 each year.
"I have had a wonderful experience here at Allegheny College. The academic programs at Allegheny are very strong and demanding. The environment and activities provided at Allegheny College outside of the classroom are very valuable. The most important thing that I am taking with me from my Allegheny experience is that I got to know myself and what my goals in life are. "
- Patcharah Sirikietsoong, Thailand
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Updated on 4-28-06*
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