Benefits
- Obtaining a Social Security Number
- Opening a Bank Account
- Applying for a Driver's License
- Applying for a Florida Identification Card
- Employment
Obtaining a Social Security Number
A Social Security Number (SSN) is required to report wages to the U.S. government. You are eligible to apply for a SSN only if you have an offer of employment. After you receive a job offer letter, please submit a service request to the International Center for a Social Security Letter.
You must apply in person at the Social Security Administration Office with the following documents:
- Social Security Card Application (Available at the Social Security Administration Office)
- I-20
- F-1 Visa
- Passport
- I-94 record
- Offer of employment letter on letterhead
- SSN letter issued by the International Center
For employment on-campus, you will need to make an appointment with the Payroll Office after applying for your SSN and bring the following original documents with you:
- Current Passport
- Prior Passports
- Current Visa
- Prior Visas
- Current I-20
- Any prior I-20s
- I-94 record
- Social Security Card or receipt from Social Security Administration for SSN
- Department job offer letter
- EAD card (if on Optional Practical Training)
Take the packet information you receive from the Payroll Office to Human Resources where you will then complete the I-9 and required processing paperwork.
Note: After you receive your Social Security Card, take the card to the Payroll Office so that a copy can be made for their records.
Opening a Bank Account
There are many banks in the area that offer several types of savings and checking accounts. Many banks have checking and/or savings accounts designed specifically for college students.
The following is a list of nearby banks where you can open an account:
- Truist nearest ATM: 4781 Town Center Pkwy, Jacksonville FL 32246
- Wells Fargo nearest ATM: UNF Campus
- Chase nearest ATM: UNF Campus
- Bank of America nearest ATM: UNF Campus
- PNC nearest ATM: 10060 Skinner Lake Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32246
In order to open a bank account, you should bring the following documents:
- Passport
- I-20
- I-94 record
- Personal Information (address, email, phone number)
Applying for a Driver's License
To acquire a driver's license, you must apply for one at the Florida Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). To do so, you can make an appointment online. You will need to provide the following documents:
- Passport
- I-20
- I-94 record
- Proof of address (e.g. housing contract, lease agreement, utility bill)
- Address Verification Letter issued by the International Center
- Social Security Card (if you were issued one for employment purposes) or letter of ineligibility issued by SSA Office
Please check the requirements for obtaining a Florida driver's license before visiting the DMV office. The nearest DMV office is the Tax Collector's office located at 12220 Atlantic Blvd. Suite 102.
Applying for a Florida Identification Card
If you do not need a driver's license, but would like another form of identification, you can apply for a Florida ID card. You are required to apply in person at a local DMV office. To do so, you can make an appointment online. You will need to provide the following documents:
- Passport
- I-20
- I-94 record
- Proof of address (e.g. housing contract, lease agreement, utility bill)
- Address Verification Letter issued by the International Center
- Social Security Card (if you were issued one for employment purposes) or letter of ineligibility issued by SSA Office
The nearest DMV office is the Tax Collector's office located at 12220 Atlantic Blvd. Suite 102.