The information on these pages will prepare you to live in Austin and attend Austin Community College:
Driver’s License & Texas State ID
A Texas driver’s license is not only a document demonstrating authorization to drive but it is also a nationally accepted form of identification that can be used to prove your identity. The Texas State ID is only used as an identification card.
Any international student can apply for the Texas driver license and the Texas State ID. Both are issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Get a driver’s license or official state ID.
Employment
Know the employment rules that apply to you.
Health Insurance
Health care is expensive in the U.S. Insure yourself in case of a medical emergency.
Housing Options
The Austin area offers a variety of private apartments, dormitories, and even homes.
Public Transportation
Bus and rail service covers a lot of Austin, but not all areas. Read about Austin’s CapMetro Public Transit.
Taxes
All international students must file at least one U.S. tax form for every year they are present in the U.S. Learn more about taxes for international students.
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