Practical Matters

Essential Information

• Driving in the U.S.

  The Commonwealth of Massachusetts allows some international students and scholars to use their home country license while in the U.S. Others should apply for a Massachusetts' driver's license. 

   

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• Protect Yourself from Scams

  Learn more about the types of scams international students and scholars face and how to protect yourself.

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• Travel & Re-entry

  Learn more about traveling outside the U.S. and re-entering the country.

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• Social Security Numbers

  Generally speaking, social security numbers are available to F-1s and J-1 students who are employed and J-1 scholars.

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• Taxes

  All international students and scholars are REQUIRED to file U.S. taxes regardless of immigration or income status.

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• Health Insurance

  Health Insurance is required of all undergraduate students and may be required for some graduate students. 

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