International Information

Liberty University welcomes applicants who are relocating to Lynchburg, VA from all parts of Canada, the United States, and abroad; our international students come from more than 75 different countries and make up nearly 8 percent of our resident student population. Since the inception of Liberty University in 1971, thousands of international students have graduated with degrees and have entered their chosen professions or careers. Many have returned to their home country, taking with them the knowledge, values, and skills received at Liberty and are now impacting their country for Christ. Others have found a new home in the U.S. through study and work.

While Liberty University welcomes applicants from all parts of the world, Liberty University employees are not authorized to work outside of the United States without explicit prior approval from Human Resources.

Taxation Information

The Liberty University Human Resource office assists all international faculty, staff, and students with specific needs that include: tax treaties, social security numbers, H1B/EB work visa, individual tax identification numbers and a variety of other international services.

The International Student Center also provides many resources to international students and helps with F1 visa issues.

• International Taxation

Social Security Number and Taxpayer Identification Number

All nonresident aliens who are eligible for a Social Security Number (SSN) must apply with the Social Security Office using the application and authorization for release forms below. Nonresident aliens who will receive scholarships but will not be employed, will not be eligible for a SSN and must apply for an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) by completing Form W-7.

• Information on SSN and ITIN (PDF)
• Application for a Social Security Card (PDF)
• Authorization for Release of SSN to Liberty (PDF)
• Form W-7 Application for Individual Tax ID (ITIN) (PDF)

Frequently Asked Questions