Economic Hardship

The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) defines “severe economic hardship” as a financial condition caused by unforeseen circumstances beyond the student’s control that make it difficult for a student to continue education in the United States [8 CFR 214.2(f)(9)(ii)].

These financial conditions may include:

• Loss of financial aid or on-campus employment through no fault of the student.
• Substantial changes in the exchange rate or value of the currency upon which the student depends.
• Inordinate increases in tuition or living costs.
• Unexpected changes in the financial state of the student’s source of support.
• Medical bills.
• Other substantial and unexpected expenses.

To request Off-Campus Employment authorization due to severe economic hardship, you must schedule an on-campus appointment with an International Student Advisor at Worldwide to review your eligibility. If eligible, they will provide you with access to the required forms.