Just a reminder that the 2019-2020 scholarship applications are due on 1 April 2019: General ISSS Financial Aid The General ISSS Financial Aid award provides $3,500 per semester for the fall and spring semesters and $2,500 in the summer semester in cash assistance for international students who demonstrate financial need.… read more
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Texas Excursions: International Night with the San Antonio Spurs!
Go, Spurs! Go! Come celebrate International Night with the San Antonio Spurs at the AT&T Center on Tuesday, April 2nd! Cheer on our favorite team as they take on the Atlanta Hawks. After the game, head down to the arena floor to take your shot at the free-throw line! You don’t wanna… read more
UT International Students Facebook Group
Hi there! As a way to help you reach out to your fellow international students at UT, we are launching a Facebook group exclusively for current and future international students at The University of Texas at Austin. Whether you are looking for a roommate, getting ready to come to UT… read more
Public Transportation in Austin
The Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority, or Capital Metro, provides public transportation in Austin. On their website, you can find bus schedules, fare prices, and tips for using their services. In case you didn’t know, there is no cost for any international student or scholar with a valid UT Austin ID… read more
What is Considered “Employment”?
As an F-1 or a J-1 student you are pretty limited in your ability to work during your studies. The student visa is intended for study and not employment. But what is considered employment in the US? And how can you make sure that you do not break the rules… read more
Beware of IRS and Tax Scams
Please be wary of any phone calls or emails that you may receive from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding your tax situation, especially at this time of the year. International students and scholars are often targeted by anonymous individuals alleging to be individuals working for the IRS, or government… read more
Travel Reminders
Spring break is right around the corner. If you are traveling internationally, you will need a valid travel signature on your I-20 or DS-2019 in order to re-enter the United States. The travel signature can be found on page 2 of the I-20 and on page 1 (bottom, right corner)… read more
Lawyer Referral Service – State Bar of Texas
Did you know that the State Bar of Texas* has a useful resource called the Lawyer Referral & Information Service (LRIS)? If you are not sure how to go about finding a lawyer, the LRIS may be a good place to start. After you provide some basic information about your… read more
GLACIER Tax Prep (GTP) Available
Tax season is well underway and the International Student and Scholar Services is here to help! The International Office is offering free tax filing assistance for students and scholars who are classified as Nonresident Aliens for Tax Purposes via GLACIER Tax Prep (GTP). Filing your U.S. tax documents is easier… read more
Filing Taxes as a Resident Alien
Who is a Resident Alien? As a general guideline, students who have been in the U.S. for longer than 5 years and scholars who have been in the U.S. for longer than 2 years are resident aliens for tax purposes. If you have questions about your particular situation, you can… read more