{"id":154,"date":"2022-02-24T20:47:47","date_gmt":"2022-02-24T20:47:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/cge\/?page_id=154"},"modified":"2026-03-03T17:27:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T17:27:02","slug":"student-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/cge\/student-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-umflint-templates umflint-template-default\"><div class=\"wp-block-umflint-jumbotron jumbotron jumbotron-fluid jumbotron-page mb-3\" style=\"background-color: rgb(4, 40, 78);\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-secondary-color has-text-color\">International Student Resources<\/h1>\n\n<\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"jumbotron-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Blue.Walking.Bridge.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Blue.Walking.Bridge.jpg 2560w, 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href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/cge\">Center for Global Engagement<\/a><\/li><li class=\"breadcrumb-item active\" aria-current=\"page\">Student Resources<\/li><\/ol><\/nav>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Letter of Invitation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of Michigan-Flint will provide a letter of invitation to assist guests of graduates who are applying for a visa to attend their student&#8217;s commencement ceremony. The letter from the University will be emailed to the graduate, who can then forward it to their guests for use in documenting their visa request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75 mb-3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-secondary-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdlg1X_YcrU2pMSuXVUThg9IVnPSPhpwM25L5M5H85XRvx7Hg\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Please fill out the form for the Letter of Invitation<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If multiple guests need a letter of invitation, please fill out this form multiple times.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-css-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-4 has-primary-color has-text-color\">Health Insurance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are an F-1 or J-1 international student or a J-1 scholar whose Form I-20 or DS-2019 was issued by the University of Michigan-Flint, you are required to have health insurance coverage for yourself and any F-2 or J-2 dependents while at the University of Michigan-Flint (including OPT). Health insurance coverage is coordinated through the Center for Global Engagement. Students are enrolled in the university\u2019s plan unless the student provides proof of coverage from another health insurance that is approved as an alternative. The university\u2019s health plan is Blue Care Network.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-secondary-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/cge\/student-resources\/health-insurance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">For information on the UM-Flint Health Insurance and International Student\/Scholar Health Insurance Plan<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-css-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Employment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>F-1 students are eligible to work on-campus while attending classes. The work does not need to be related to your field of study. You must maintain legal F-1 status while engaging in on-campus employment. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/cge\/employment\/\">For information about requirements, opportunities and OPT click here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/cge\/taxes-social-security\/\">Taxes &amp; Social Security<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/cge\/student-resources\/employment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">For more information about Employment<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-css-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Establish yourself in Flint<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/about\/explore-flint\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore Flint<\/a> as well as take a look at UM Flint\u2019s budding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/campus-life\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Campus Life<\/a>. Also, seize the opportunity to get the best out of your university experience by living in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/housing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Housing<\/a> on campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-css-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d4294872bf57b693de24e4151c391248\">Public Transit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Flint offers multiple transportation options, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uber.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Uber<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/aclk?sa=l&amp;ai=DChcSEwj6iIyt-feJAxXbOAgFHeQLKaIYABAAGgJtZA&amp;co=1&amp;ase=2&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiA3ZC6BhBaEiwAeqfvystNlKSksnUiHIZPxh2d8LQo318fRo_zLQAFK9KA1r4OMSQs5-nlyRoCHKkQAvD_BwE&amp;sig=AOD64_3gP5XDGtqr0rh1j8XAydl0f2IT3A&amp;q&amp;nis=4&amp;adurl&amp;ved=2ahUKEwihuIWt-feJAxX_lYkEHaIvHuUQ0Qx6BAgWEAE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lyft<\/a>, as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtaflint.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MTA Flint<\/a>, which provides bus services throughout Flint &amp; Genesee, and even to Brighton and Auburn Hills. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Safe Ride, our free campus transportation service, can also help you get around. View more information at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/safety\/safe-ride\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Campus Safe Ride<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-css-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-dae9e7b8c0f4c62d2ff8845b50cb31b9\">Learning to Drive in the US<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-5eb6b13b5f0a25ed5db489fea8ea31a6\"><strong>Planning to drive in the U.S.? Here\u2019s how to get started<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>International students need a valid driver&#8217;s license. You can use an International Driver\u2019s Permit  for a short time, but getting a Michigan license is essential for long-term use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-af9adf30c814bfc8a29d51d4b7408d00\"><strong>Learn Michigan Traffic Laws<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Study Michigan\u2019s driving manual to understand road rules and signage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-5ab45b4086d0305a56fa50dcd82a34f9\"><strong>Apply for a Driver\u2019s License<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit a Secretary of State office. Bring your passport, I-20\/DS-2019, I-94, proof of residence, and Social Security Number (if applicable).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pass a vision test, written test, and road test.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-26d57b7eeee6b455b459369848f2406a\"><strong>Get Insurance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To drive legally in Michigan, state law requires the purchase of no-fault automobile insurance. You can find FAQs about auto insurance in Michigan<a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/difs\/news-and-outreach\/faq\/insurance\/info-purchasing-auto-insurance#:~:text=To%20drive%20legally%20in%20Michigan,benefits%20and%20replacement%20service%20benefits.\"> here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn about obtaining a Michigan driver\u2019s license <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/sos\/all-services\/first-time-license-or-id\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">First-time license or ID<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-css-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-101b78009a1fe95957c21c3862634619\">Getting your Social Security Number<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">An SSN is necessary for working in the U.S. Follow these steps to apply:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Verify Your Eligibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You need to be employed on-campus to apply for an SSN.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">Gather Your Documents:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Passport, I-94, I-20\/DS-2019, and a job offer letter from the hiring department.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit the Social Security Office:1149 Robert T Longway Blvd, Flint, MI 48503.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wait for Your SSN Card.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The card will be mailed to your U.S. address in about 10-14 days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-css-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-557f15356097d01e0e94ce05f5b5ee61\">SIM Cards and US Phone Numbers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">Stay connected to friends and family near and far! The CGE will provide you with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mintmobile.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mint Mobile<\/a> SIM card upon arrival, but view some additional options and information below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.att.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AT&amp;T<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.t-mobile.com\/?INTNAV=tNav:Home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">T-Mobile<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verizon.com\/home\/internet\/?cmp=KNC_H_P_COE_GAW_5GH_2022_7_BP-16810032132&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAu8W6BhC-ARIsACEQoDBSKUEjSaGsa2BCyHgwdxKGH2I0ASO75nAX8XfjLWAADGE5PEfZXFIaAp5EEALw_wcB&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Verizon<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cricketwireless.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cricket Wireless<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Select a plan &#8211; Prepaid plans are great for international students. Look for plans offering unlimited data or affordable international calling.<br>Buy a SIM Card &#8211; Visit a store or order online. Insert the SIM card into your phone and follow activation instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Share your new number with your family and friends!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-css-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3f83609eebc58334aadde7568ecaaf48\">Bank Account<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>UM-Flint houses University of Michigan Credit Union where you can set up an account, or choose a popular bank like Chase.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">Choose a bank: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umcu.org\/Home\">UMCU <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/locator.chase.com\/mi\/flint\/111-e-court-st?jp_cmp=rb%2FLocalListings%2Faff%2Fbranch%2Fna&amp;y_source=1_MjA0MjM3OS03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24ud2Vic2l0ZQ%3D%3D\">Chase<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Gather required documents: You will need your passport and I-20\/DS-2019, and possibly your I-94 and U.S. address.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-09f5bd24f2c2e81d77afdf16b79f0b6d\"><strong>Visit the Bank<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Schedule an appointment or walk in. 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