Foreign Student Work Fees Could Hit $100K, Per Post

“The Post's angle is higher costs for universities and tech hiring. It's rated two out of five, but my enthusiasm is a ten!” — Chip Darnell, on air

On air: Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock on Europe Open
Published 3:10 AM ET, Thursday, October 8, 2026

At a glance

First reported by The Washington Post: “Universities may face up to $100K in fees for foreign students to work in U.S.”.
Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 3:10 AM ET on Europe Open, by Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock.
Topics: US.

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The Washington PostUniversities may face up to $100K in fees for foreign students to work in U.S.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe Washington Post reports universities may face up to one hundred thousand dollars in fees for foreign students to work in the U.S.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorA hundred thousand dollars, Chip? That's a gift from God. Somebody's tuition just became a subscription service with a hostage fee.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe Post's angle is higher costs for universities and tech hiring. It's rated two out of five, but my enthusiasm is a ten!
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorCampus budget meetings must smell like a gas station bathroom right now. Everybody's sweating and nobody wants to touch anything.