Allowable Work Hours
Generally, during an enrolled semester or summer, students should work no more than 20 hours per week or 50% time. There are exceptions to this rule, especially during break and summer periods (if not enrolled for the summer). Students cannot be appointed greater than 100% time. International students holding either an F-1 or a J-1 visa CANNOT work more than 20 hours per week, or 50% time.

The Graduate Studies Office has published the workload hours for Graduate Students. For more information, contact the Graduate Studies Office.

Working During Breaks/Vacation (including Summer)
Students can work full time as Student Assistants or Graduate Assistants during break and summer session (if not enrolled), provided that she/he was enrolled in the previous term of the break period and will be enrolled in the following term of the break period. For more information regarding employment of GRAs, GTAs and GSAs during break periods, contact the Graduate Studies Office. For tax withholding information, see the section below on Tax Withholding on Student Wages. The same rules generally apply to Non-US Citizens, however, contact International Student Services Programs for more information.

Tax Withholding on Student Wages
All employees (including students) must complete a W-4 Form for Federal Withholding and a G-4 Form for State Withholding. Federal and State taxes are taken out of checks according to the withholding specified on these forms.

Students are exempt from FICA withholdings. International students may be exempt from Federal Taxes if she/he is from a country that has a tax treaty with the United States. For more information regarding Tax Treaties, go to the Non-US Citizen Employment Information.

For more specific information regarding tax withholding, contact the IRS or the Georgia Department of Revenue.