Why should students worry about obtaining SSNs or ITINs?
The Controller’s Office has instructed the Office of Financial Aid not to disburse any funds to foreign students who do not have SSNs or ITINs. Academic units have also been instructed to notify students of these IRS requirements prior to originating the scholarships and fellowships. Keep in mind that students need only to apply for either of these numbers and notify the Controller’s Office. It is not necessary that they actually receive these numbers in order for financial aid to be disbursed. Q-006: How do students apply for a SSN or an ITIN? (Back to Top) A: Students can contact the Office of International Students at 348-2421 for instructions on how to obtain a SSN. If a student does not qualify for a SSN, he/she must call the Controller’s Office at 305-348-6764 or 305-348-3729 and schedule an appointment for an IRS ITIN interview. Q-007: How will the students know when the ITIN is issued? (Back to Top) A: The Controller’s Office will receive the ITIN cards from the IRS. In turn, w
