By Elizabeth M. Klarin ( January 24, 2025, 11:02 AM EST) -- An F-1 Visa (Academic Student) allows a person to enter the United States as a full-time student. Many F-1 students want to work since U.S. college and university programs can be expensive — particularly for foreign students. While tuition fees vary dramatically between institutions, international students can expect to pay US$25,000 or more per year for public institutions or significantly more for private ones just for tuition. Many students need to offset the cost of tuition as well as living expenses by working....