So apparently the "wages" of a college student, related to a "part time job" at their school of enrollment, is exempted from social security  ( and Medicare I presume) withholding from those wages.

However, if the school happens to issue a 1099-MISC ( other income) as compensation to a student for a specific research assignment, do you think that would fall into the same exemption category and avoid the self-employment SS and medicare tax?

Appreciate any insights.

Thanks

jnd2546