You must have a job offer before you are eligible to apply for a Social Security number and provide an offer letter or proof of employment. Once you have a job offer please send the offer letter or contract to ISS@clayton.edu. A letter will be prepared for you to take to the Social Security Office.

F-1 visa holders need the following documentation in order to apply for a Social Security Card:

• New students must at least be in the United States over 10 business days before proceeding forward.
• A letter from your employer stating that you have received an offer of employment.
• An authorization letter from Clayton State's International Student Services Office.
  Note: Email ISS@clayton.edu to request this letter, attach the Employment Offer Letter.
• Your passport
• I-20 or DS2019
• I-94, which can be printed from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection web site

The Social Security Administration office is located at:
6665 Park Pl, Morrow, GA 30260

You can call them at 1-800-772-1213

ONCE YOU HAVE RECEIVED YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER PLEASE PROVIDE IT TO THE CLAYTON STATE REGISTRAR OFFICE BY COMPLETING THE FORM “Name, Gender, or Social Security Change Form” by going to the Registrar Forms website here.

Nonresident drivers over the age of 16 years who are lawfully present in the United States may operate a motor vehicle while in possession of a foreign driver's license for up to one year after arrival in the U.S. However, if you plan to stay here more than one semester you must apply for a Georgia driver's license and pass all of the required tests including the written exam, vision screening and road skills test.

More information can be accessed here. 

How do I obtain a Georgia or Alabama driver's license?

Alabama or Georgia's Division of Motor Vehicles will issue you a license based on the results of two tests: a computerized test on theory and then a driving test. To take the driving test, you have to call and make an appointment. If you want to apply for a driver's license you must have a letter from the Clayton State International Student Services Office to take with you to the DDS office. Please e-mail ISS@clayton.edu with your current physical address and a letter will be prepared for you.

As an international student, you need to bring the following items with you:

• New students must at least be in the United States over 10 business days before proceeding forward.
• Proof of residence (utility bill, bank statement, dorm contract, etc.)
• An authorization letter from Clayton State's International Student Services Office
• Letter of ineligibility from the Social Security Administration or a valid Social Security card
• Passport
• I-20 or DS-2019
• I-94
• Fee for license issuance - check the state's web sites for information
• View the Georgia DDS Website for more information or Alabama DDS website

Important! You must provide either a Social Security number or a letter of ineligibility for a Social Security number Form SSAL 676 (this is a Social Security denial form) from a local Social Security Administration office before visiting a DMV customer service center to apply for a driver's license.

Please Note: There has been a new development in obtaining a Georgia Driver's License where the DDS can not confiscate your international driver's license at the time of your appointment. However, since this is a new law, make sure that you do not relinquish your international drivers license to the Georgia DDS.

To learn more about parking and transportation services for the Clayton State campus community and for the City of Morrow visit our Parking and Transportation Services website here.

To rent a car in the United States most companies require you to be 25 years of age. You would need to check with the car rental places for details.

Taxis are also available but can be expensive to use.