Links for International Students
Visas
- Applying for a Student Visa
- SEVIS Information
- I-901 SEVIS Fee
- Diversity Lottery
- United States Embassies and Consulates Worldwide
- NAFSA's 10 Points to Remember When Applying for a Nonimmigrant Visa
- NAFSA's Preparing for an F-1 Visa Interview
Government Offices
- Immigration:
Department of Homeland Security - U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services (DHS) - Social Security:
Social Security Administration - Income Tax:
Internal Revenue Services (Federal)
Franchise Tax Board (California State)
English Language Competency
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
- Educational Testing Service
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
Health Insurance Services
- Compass Benefit Group
- Wells Fargo Insurance Services (formerly Acordia Sommerton Student Insurance Services)
- The Harbour Group
- International Medical Group
- ACE American Insurance Company
- Study USA - HealthCare
- Safeguard Dental and Vision (formerly Smilsaver)
- SmileChoice (Dental Insurance)
Housing
- California State University (CSU) East Bay Student Housing and Residential Life
- ISP Homestay
- Craigslist
- Rent.com
- rentBits
- California Department of Consumer Affairs - Landlord and Tennant Booklet
Transportation
- San Francisco Bay Area Travel Tools and Information
- AC Transit bus system and BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit)
- San Francisco International Airport
- Oakland International Airport
- SuperShuttle
- South and East Bay Airport Shuttle
Financial Aid and Scholarships
- Sources of Financial Aid
- Scholarships for International Students
- Loans for International Students
- International Education Financial Aid
- International Student Loan Center