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U.S. Visa Requirements - International Education Center

International students entering from outside the United States need to apply for a U.S. visa at the nearest U.S. embassy/consulate.
Funding/Scholarship Information - International Education Center

These scholarships are awarded as either a full out-of-state tuition waiver or a one-half out-of-state tuition waiver, and are awarded on the basis of demonstrated academic ability, evidence of extra-curricular involvement and financial need.
Transportation - International Education Center

The nearest international airport to Milledgeville is Hartsfield - Jackson International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, 90 miles northwest of Milledgeville/Georgia College.
Money and Banking - International Education Center

While in the United States, students should keep most of their money safely deposited in a bank, except for the amount needed for daily expenses.
Telephone, E-Mail, Mail - International Education Center

If you want to contact your friends and family when you first arrive in the U.S., one of the best ways is to purchase a calling card (phone card) via the Internet or from a local convenience store.
F1 and J1 Student Status - International Education Center

The following points are highlights of important information regarding your immigration status as a student while in the United States.
Employment - International Education Center

Students in F-1 status are permitted to work on-campus up to twenty hours per week, including graduate assistantships, while school is in session and forty hours per week when school is not in session or during the annual vacation.
Social Security Cards - International Education Center

In the U.S., the term social security number refers to an identification number given to individuals by the federal government. Any international student who works in the U.S. must obtain a social security number.
Safety and U.S. Laws - International Education Center

Milledgeville is a relatively safe town that does not have the crime rates of larger cities. However, it is always important to take precautions, especially since being new to a place may make you more vulnerable.
Taxes - International Education Center

The first step to find out what forms to fill out is to determine your filing status. This step is accomplished when you perform the substantial presence test. You can read more about in the IRS Publication 519.
Future Students

Georgia College is a unique setting where you can discover what truly drives your spirit and learn how to develop your talents to make a difference in the world.
Shopping and Tipping - International Education Center

Milledgeville offers a good selection of stores, which operate under the private enterprise system. Prices for goods and services are fixed.