The summer 2015 General ISSS Financial Aid Applications are now available! This financial need-based award (worth up to $1,500) is applied directly onto the summer tuition bill. Please note that the award amount cannot exceed the tuition bill balance. Students who have experienced a recent change in their financial status or… read more
Film Forward Screenings in Austin February 23 & 24
Do you like movie screenings? Are you the person who always wants to delve deeper into a film’s subtext? Do you wish you could ask the director questions about the why and how of a character’s actions or emotions? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, the FREE screenings… read more
Spend a Day in Rancho Cortez
Have you ever experienced the Texas you see in Western films? Looking to end your Spring Break on a high-note? Wanting to get out of the city for a day? Join the International Office on a wild-wild west, Dude Ranch experience on Saturday, March 21st! Rancho Cortez, a working cattle… read more
Mental Health Tip: Short Breaks Equal Major Benefits
Don’t be afraid to take a quick breather from your studies! Why? Surprisingly, breaks can be beneficial for your grades. If you’re a daydreamer, you’re in luck! A study done by UT’s Psychology Department showed that daydreaming helped with recalling memories and information. Tip: Try daydreaming about topics you are… read more
Award Opportunity: 2015-2016 Good Neighbor Scholarship Now Available!
ISSS is now accepting applications for the Good Neighbor Scholarship (GNS)! The GNS provides one year of tuition (fall, spring, and summer) to students who were born in and are residents of a nation in the Western Hemisphere (excluding Cuba and the U.S.). A full list of eligibility requirements is… read more
Resources for Travelers
Entry into the United States can be confusing for many people. Here are some resources to avoid confusion and complication when entering the country in the future: Visas and Passports If you are an F-1 or J-1 student or scholar, please ensure that you enter the United States using your… read more
Travel Problems? DHS Can Help!
Do you experience problems when traveling through a U.S. Port of Entry? Have you been informed by a U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) Officer that your record is not properly reflected in the CBP database? Are you frequently required to go through secondary screening at the airport or border?… read more
Spring 2015 Graduates, It’s Time to Apply for Post-Completion OPT!
Are you an F-1 student graduating in May 2015? If you are interested in gaining work experience after completing your degree, now is the ideal time to start the application process for Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT). OPT is a type of work authorization allowing eligible F-1 students to work… read more
Apply to the Friendship Program for Spring 2015!
What is the Friendship Program? The Friendship Program is an opportunity for UT international students and scholars to interact with the Austin community and share experiences, traditions, and customs. As an international student or scholar, the Friendship Program will provide you with the chance to meet members of the Austin… read more
ITIN Application Filing Help is Available through ISSS
If you are receiving a US-sourced scholarship or fellowship and are not eligible for a social security number (SSN), you should make an appointment with the tax advisor to apply for an individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN). If you qualify for a tax treaty through your ITIN, we will more easily… read more