Can I work while studying at Baylor University?

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Pranjal Singh | Contributor-Level 10

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How many hours per week a student can work on campus is determined by a number of criterias:

Students can not work when their class is scheduled.
Students are not allowed to earn more than their eligibility amount.
Students cannot work more than twenty hours a week while they are enrolled in the classes.
Students may only work a maximum of 20 hours each week during fall and spring semesters. This includes both graduate assistantships and student worker positions
During official breaks when school is not in session, students may work up to 40 hours each week unless the summer is their initial term in their programme - this includes Chr

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