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Social Security Number (SSN) Information

The Social Security Number (SSN) is a card issued by the Social Security Administration (an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services). The card bears a unique nine-digit identification number and is issued to qualified individuals. Students who work on campus are required to obtain a Social Security card. The Student Academic Services Office will aid students in obtaining their Social Security card, which is 鈥渧alid for work only with DHS authorization鈥�.

Criteria and How to Apply

5 Easy Steps to Applying for a Social Security Number (SSN)

1. Find a Campus Job (or, with proper authorization only, an off-campus job).  For current on-campus openings .
2. Your supervisor can email the following details to your DSO:
   • Student's legal name
   • Student's Skidmore ID#
   • Position offered and department
   • Start date
   • Hours/week
   • Supervisor's complete name
   • Supervisor's title
   • Supervisor's department
   • Supervisor's work number
   • Supervisor's official email address
3. Your DSO will produce a letter with the above information and verifying your status.
4. Complete for a new SSN.
5. Take the following items to the nearest Social Security Administration (SSA) office:
   • Original Passport (+1 photocopy of ID page)
   • I-20 (+ 1 photocopy)
   • I-94    (+1 photocopy)
   • Letter of employment authorization OR letter of ineligibility (from DSO and your work supervisor)
   • Pre-completed "Application for a Social Security Card" (not necessary with letter of ineligibilty)  

Where to Apply

(this office is accessible by CDTA/public transportation, free using your Skidmore ID):
SOCIAL SECURITY
8TH FLOOR
ONE BROADWAY CENTER
SCHENECTADY, NY 12305
Hours: 9:00 AM 鈥� 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday

Click here for directions on how to get to the Schenectady SSA office using CDTA.

Click here for a map of the neighborhood around the Schenectady SSA office.

Social Security Number Ineligibility Letter

There are times when an international student will need a letter from the Social Security Administration (SSA) citing they are ineligible for a SSN (e.g. when applying for a New York State learner鈥檚 permit, driver鈥檚 license, or non-driver鈥檚 license ID).  To receive this letter you must visit any SSA office with the following documents:

• I-20
• I-94
• passport with visa stamp
• letter from your DSO verifying your status at 51茶馆儿 (please email or visit your DSO requesting this letter)