01. What is a Social Security Number?

A Social Security Number (SSN) is A number issued by the US government to people for payroll deductions for old age, survivors, and disability insurance. Anyone who works regularly must obtain a SSN.

02. How do I apply for a SSN?

There are two letters that must be obtained from the university before applying for a social security number.

•  *Letter of Employment from Drexel/Other employer
•   Letter from the ISSS verifying your student status and eligibility

The ISSS (located at Creese Student Center) will provide you with letter #2. They will provide you will all the instructions on what to carry with you (passport, I-20, etc) and where to go to apply (40th Market Street). It takes approximately 2 weeks to process the application and receive the SSN in the mail.

*SAMPLE EMPLOYMENT LETTER

 (must be printed on company letterhead)

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

This is evidence of off-campus/on-campus employment for (name of student)

(name of student) is employed as (describe student's employment - bookstore employee, cafeteria worker, teaching assistant, library aide, etc.) at (company name).

Start date of employment: _____________ Hours per week: _______________

Employer contact information:

Hiring department:

Telephone number:

Student's immediate supervisor:

Supervisor's signature:

Supervisor's title:

Date: