Graduate Student Permission to Work Request
Graduate students are expected to be full-time students conducting their studies and research. On occasion, another funding opportunity may arise. When that situation occurs, permission to receive additional remuneration must be requested and approved before the work begins. Permission to Work does not need to be requested for unpaid activities such as professional development activities, volunteer roles, etc. For information about tax implications for remunerative work see the TGS Taxes page and/or the IRS.gov website. International students with F-1/J-1 status should reach out to OISS with any questions regarding their work eligibility in the U.S. and fulfilling the requirements of their visa. PhD and MFA students may work no more than 20 hours per week from all sources, including assistantships. Read full policy.
TGS approval is required ONLY if any one of these thresholds are exceeded:
- Student will work more than 10 hours/week
- Time period of service is more than one month
- Compensation is $600 or more
- Access the online request form