Applying for SSNs

Get Assistance

The Social Security Administration and IRS are currently providing limited SSN or ITIN services. Please reach out to hotline@austin.utexas.edu for assistance with your specific situation.

Social Security Numbers (SSNs)

A Social Security Number (SSN) is needed to facilitate payment for scholarships, employment in the U.S., and to file a U.S. tax return. Refer to the information below to determine if you are eligible for a SSN and for instructions on how to obtain one.
   
NOTE: While any individual employed in the U.S. must apply for and obtain an SSN, they can begin working before they receive the SSN.

Directions to the Social Security Office

1029 Camino La Costa

Austin, TX 78752

Phones: 1-866-627-6991 or 1-800-772-1213

Hours: 9 am – 4 pm (Mon, Tue, Thu, & Fri), 9 am – 12 pm (Wed)

For bus routes go to www.capmetro.org or call 512-474-1200

Screenshot of Google Map of the Social Security Office

I Do Not Have an SSN or Am Not Eligible For an SSN

If you do not currently have a Social Security Number (SSN) and are not currently eligible for an SSN (i.e. you do not have employment), you will need to apply for an ITIN to facilitate payment for scholarships and/or to file your U.S. tax return.

Tax Assistance for Non-residents

Texas Global at UT Austin is an IRS VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) organization that offers free tax assistance to nonresident aliens who need help to prepare their own tax return. This tax season we are not able to provide individual appointments to assist in tax filing. Please email questions to intltax@austin.utexas.edu for assistance.

Our tax advising is focused on providing assistance in understanding filing instructions, how to navigate GLACIER Tax Prep, and general questions regarding nonresident taxes. Any specific tax situations that cannot be addressed by our volunteers will need to be discussed with a licensed professional tax advisor.

All volunteers have completed training through the IRS VITA program and as such are protected from liability under the Volunteer Protection Act. The taxpayer is ultimately responsible for the information on their tax returns.