Useful Links

Table of Contents

1. Tax Information
2. Student Travel
3. Scholarships or Financial Resources
4. Immigration Resources

TAX INFORMATION

1. The University of Texas has a great website to help international students determine if they have to file taxes and what their tax obligations are.

2. The Internal Revenue Service offers a lot of information on its website: www.ssa.gov. In addition, there is specific information for non-resident aliens. A non-resident alien is what international students are considered for tax purposes.

3. The Taxpayer Assistance Office is located at 4330 Watt Avenue, Sacramento, CA  95821.  You can contact them by phone at (916) 974-5225.  It might be best to visit their office and speak with a counselor. 

STUDENT TRAVEL

1. STA Travel

2. Council on International Education Exchange

SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL RESOURCES

1. The Los Rios District: Los Rios offers a number of scholarships annually.  International students are encouraged to apply.
2. Fin Aid: The smartstudent guide to financial aid.
3. International Education Financial Aid
4. IEFC: International Education Finance Company
5. Sports Scholarships.com: Athletic Scholarships in the U.S.
6. Citibank:  Citibank has loans available to international students who have a U.S. citizen/permanent resident co-signor.

IMMIGRATION RESOURCES

1. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

1. SEVIS

2. U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services

1. Immigration and Naturalization Applications

2. Employment Authorization

3. Change of Status

4. Reinstatement

3. Department of State

1. Department of State

2. U.S. Embassies & Consulates

3. Visa Information and processing times

4. NAFSA: Association for International Educators: this site has a good page for links to other international education resources.