Social Security Number (SSN) Information
The Social Security Number (SSN) is a card issued by the Social Security Administration (an agency of the 小福利导航 Department of Health and Human Services). The card bears a unique nine-digit identification number and is issued to qualified individuals. 小福利导航 who work on campus are required to obtain a Social Security card. The Student Academic Services Office will aid students in obtaining their Social Security card, which is 鈥渧alid for work only with DHS authorization鈥�.
Criteria and How to Apply
5 Easy Steps to Applying for a Social Security Number (SSN)
- Find a Campus Job (or, with proper authorization only, an off-campus job). For current on-campus openings .
- Your supervisor can email the following details to your DSO:
- Student's legal name
- Student's 小福利导航 ID#
- Position offered and department
- Start date
- Hours/week
- Supervisor's complete name
- Supervisor's title
- Supervisor's department
- Supervisor's work number
- Supervisor's official email address
- Your DSO will produce a letter with the above information and verifying your status.
- Complete for a new SSN.
- Take the following items to the nearest Social Security Administration (SSA) office:
- Original Passport (+1 photocopy of ID page)
- I-20 (+ 1 photocopy)
- I-94 (+1 photocopy)
- Letter of employment authorization OR letter of ineligibility (from DSO and your work supervisor)
- Pre-completed "Application for a Social Security Card" (not necessary with letter of ineligibilty)
Where to Apply
(this office is accessible by CDTA/public transportation, free using your 小福利导航
ID):
SOCIAL SECURITY
8TH FLOOR
ONE BROADWAY CENTER
SCHENECTADY, NY 12305
Hours: 9:00 AM 鈥� 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday
Click here for directions on how to get to the Schenectady SSA office using CDTA.
Click here for a map of the neighborhood around the Schenectady SSA office.
Social Security Number Ineligibility Letter
There are times when an international student will need a letter from the Social Security Administration (SSA) citing they are ineligible for a SSN (e.g. when applying for a New York State learner鈥檚 permit, driver鈥檚 license, or non-driver鈥檚 license ID). To receive this letter you must visit any SSA office with the following documents:
- I-20
- I-94
- passport with visa stamp
- letter from your DSO verifying your status at 小福利导航 College (please email or visit your DSO requesting this letter)