How to get an ITIN if you do not have a SSN?

You should apply for an ITIN if:

1. You are in F-1 or J-1 status; and

2. You do not have an SSN; and

3. You do not plan to work on campus or apply for CPT or OPT soon (if you work on campus or apply for off-campus work authorization through ISS, you will need to apply for an SSN); and

4. You receive a scholarship/fellowship stipend directly paid to you through St. Edward’s University Financial Aid.

5. You receive non-employment income from a U.S. source that is taxable.

   • Non-employment income can be scholarships, fellowships, grants, or non-employment stipend payments. These can be taxable if they are greater than the cost of tuition and fees.

   • If you are allowed to study tuition free or for a reduced rate of tuition, you may not have to pay tax on this benefit. This is called a “tuition reduction.” Qualified tuition reductions aren’t taxable non-employment income. You won’t need an ITIN for this.

• [ ] Most recent I-20 or DS-2019

• [ ] Passport

• [ ] F-1 or J-1 visa

• [ ] Most recent I-94 arrival record

• [ ] We will issue the ITIN letter (Letter of Support)

1. Complete and print Form W-7

2. Contact ISS and provide the previously mentioned original documents. ISS staff must make copies from originals, then stamp them with our university stamp. We will return the originals to you. 

3. ISS can help you mail W-7, ITIN support letter from ISS, and certified/stamped copies of immigration documents to the IRS to the following address:

 
Internal Revenue Service
Austin Service Center
ITIN Operation
P.O. Box 149342
Austin, TX 78714-9342