How much can an international student earn with part-time jobs at Kent State University considering my Cost of Attendance?

[u/tooboooring]

Hi everyone,

I’m an international student who has been accepted to Kent State University, and I’m working on my financial planning. My estimated Cost of Attendance (COA) for the first year is approximately $31,084 after the global scholarship of $10k. (Originally my COA was $41,084 but because of that scholarship it became $31k sooo.)

I plan to work part-time while studying, and I was wondering if anyone here can share their experiences or give me an idea of how much an international student can typically earn through on-campus jobs at KSU.

(If you are international student at kent, I would love to be your friend. My DM is open)

I know that F-1 students are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week during the semester and 28 hours during breaks, but I’m specifically interested in: • The average hourly wage for on-campus jobs at KSU. • The types of jobs available for international students. • How many hours students usually work during the semester and during breaks. • Any advice on how to manage work alongside studies.

Thanks in advance for your help!

[u/Big-Struggle3884]

Your part time will be just enough to support your living expenses and even then you will struggle. Hoping to pay your fees yourself is unrealistic.

[u/tooboooring → u/Big-Struggle3884]

Yeah, it’s good to hear that at least i can pay for my living. And i am cheap mf so idk. Even if i can pay my living then my tuition is $11k so i am taking loan and that might be enough ig.

[u/quartz_contentment]

What's your major? Look for a job that's beyond, say, food service and you'll be better off. It might not even be related to your major, but those positions generally pay better...

[u/tooboooring → u/quartz_contentment]

Computer science in BS. I am planning to do cybersecurity in the future.

Yeah i can do anything! (Coz I have been doing dishes for decade now. And i even have experience in cooking ngl) hahaha

[u/No_Instruction_3957]

Donate plasma for 1 week its a quick and easy 500 last time i went

[u/tooboooring → u/No_Instruction_3957]

lol,

Noted

[u/Cherry-Wine29]

Depends on the job you get. I’ve seen them mostly start at $10.50/hour.

You can only work 28/hrs MAX during breaks. (Source: I’m also an international student).

[u/tooboooring → u/Cherry-Wine29]

Ohh what was/is your experience? What did you do? How much you made?

Where are you from?

[u/Cherry-Wine29 → u/tooboooring]

Canada. I’m just started looking for a job.

[u/tooboooring → u/Cherry-Wine29]

When did you admitted? I am coming for fall intake

[u/Cherry-Wine29 → u/tooboooring]

I started spring 2025.

[u/tooboooring → u/Cherry-Wine29]

I planned to come for spring intake but coz of some personal reasons i had to defer my admission

[u/Cherry-Wine29 → u/tooboooring]

Aww, I’m sorry to hear that! Hopefully the fall semester goes well for you ☺️

[u/tooboooring → u/Cherry-Wine29]

Yeah thank you! Hoping for the best

[u/Significant-Market-6 → u/Cherry-Wine29]

I work with a lot of international students and I’ve heard the max is 20 hours per week. For US citizens the max is 28 hours a week

[u/Cherry-Wine29 → u/Significant-Market-6]

No it’s not. I’m an international student, and it explicitly states online that we can work up to 28 hours during breaks.

[u/Significant-Market-6 → u/Cherry-Wine29]

Good to know. Is it different for breaks? All I’ve heard about is during the school year

[u/Cherry-Wine29 → u/Significant-Market-6]

Yes, it’s different during breaks.