# Employment Options for F-1 Students

**Source**: https://global.utexas.edu/isss/immigration/f-1/employment
**Parent**: https://global.utexas.edu/isss

## [Curricular Practical Training](https://global.utexas.edu/isss/immigration/f-1/employment/cpt)

Gain practical experience during an internship or course-related employment.

## [Post-Completion Optional Practical Training](https://global.utexas.edu/isss/immigration/f-1/employment/post-completion-opt "Post-Completion Optional Practical Training")

Gain practical experience in your field immediately following completion of your academic program.

## [Pre-Completion Optional Practical Training](https://global.utexas.edu/isss/immigration/f-1/employment/pre-completion-opt)

Pre-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) is temporary employment authorization that can be used while you are a current student at UT.

## [STEM Optional Practical Training](https://global.utexas.edu/isss/immigration/f-1/employment/stem-opt)

Extend your work authorization for an additional 24 months.

## [On-Campus Employment](https://global.utexas.edu/isss/immigration/on-campus-employment)

Learn more about working on the UT Austin campus.

## [Economic Hardship Employment](https://global.utexas.edu/isss/immigration/f-1/employment/economic-hardship)

Apply for a work permit to assist you with the cost of living in an emergency situation.