These funds are allocated by the coaches of the particular sports, and normally require attending a tryout here on campus. The following are some competitive sholarships which are available to both American and International students. They are expected to pay for their expenses from a source of funds other than work in the United States. However, students are eligible to apply for on-campus employment, up to a maximum of 20 hours per week during the Fall and Winter semesters, and up to 40 hours per week during the Spring and Summer sessions. International students compete with all other students for these on-campus jobs.
Students can apply for on-campus employment as soon as they arrive.
However, SVSU recommends that students do not work during the first semester. This authorization requires application to the INS for permission to work and the INS grants the permission only in very specific circumstances and after the comletion of two semesters. Practical training is an opportunity for students to gain experience by working off-campus for a limited amount of time in a position related to their area of study. Students who graduate are eligible to work anywhere in the USA for 12 months in a job related to their studies. For further information about employment issues, contact the Office of International Programs.