Working while in the U.S. can help you gain experience in your field of study and earn money for your expenses. Where and how often you can work depends on your immigration status and where you are in your academic program. F-1 students need authorization for most categories of work. J-1 students need authorization for any type of employment.
There are many opportunities for you to work on campus. Currently, nearly 10,000 students have jobs on-campus. You may see a few positions that are labeled "work-study" only. Work-study is a form of federal financial assistance, that only U.S. citizens qualify for. However, less than 10% of the jobs on campus are work-study only.
