Editorial: Columbia’s student work cap risks hurting the students who rely on campus jobs most

Source Columbia Chronicle
Original Load Date May 7, 2026, 9:01 a.m.
Last Updated May 7, 2026, 9:01 a.m.
Original URL https://columbiachronicle.com/opinion/editorial/editorial-columbias-student-work-cap-risks-hurting-the-students-who-rely-on-campus-jobs-most/

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Columbia has capped most on-campus student employment at 15 hours per week after a top administrator said the college’s federal work-study allocation could drop by roughly 27% next year. Students currently can work up to 20 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters and up to 25 hours p...