subject: Positive Outlook on International Student Loans [print this page] . This is a good side income stream or pocket money for students to be able to either pay forward on their loan or pay for extra miscellaneous expenses that are not covered by their loan. The standard part time working hours allowed for student are usually 20 hours per week. Moreover for students interested working full-time can do so during their summer break, this can be a refreshing and financially rewarding experience for them.