1 US citizens or eligible non-citizens may not work more than an average of 25 hours a week (or 62.5 percent FTE) over a rolling twelve month period. 2  This maximum applies to the combined total of all jobs, including hours associated with stipends paid for services.tudent Employment offers a wide range of positions, which require different degrees of skill or experience. The student wage scale starts at $8.05/hour and should not exceed $50.00/hour.