Do international students pay federal income tax?
A. Unless you are eligible for a US treaty agreement, Northwestern withholds 14 percent of your fellowship stipend for federal tax purposes. Your research and teaching assistantships are taxed based on your filing status and exemptions claimed. The Payroll Office can provide you with further information and the appropriate forms for Nonresident Aliens. Payroll Office: 720 University Place, Evanston, 847/491-7362, payroll@northwestern.edu.
