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Financial Preparation

Financial Preparation

Bank Account

Bank Trips arranged during ISO

  • PNC Bank (5 minute walk from campus)

    • Most convenient local bank

    • Not required

  • Must be 18 to open an account

  • Bring passport, $25 with you to the meeting

  • Will get a debit card, not a credit card

How Much to Bring With You

  • ~$200 in cash 

  • Helpful for first few days (for taxi, in case credit card doesn’t work, etc.)

  • Discuss travel with your credit card company (if you have a credit card)

  • Some countries sell cards with dollars on them that you can use when you arrive

Getting a US Credit Card

On-Campus Employment: Getting Started

F-1 Students are permitted to work on campus as early as their first year of study

More information about getting an on-campus job is posted on the Hubbard Center for Career Development website.

Suggested To Do List

  • Create a profile on ADP RM (the DePauw Job Site)

  • Create a resume (if you don’t already have one)

  • Accept your work-study award (if you have one)

Only once you have a job offer, you can apply for a SSN in the US at the SSO.

Additional suggestions:

  • Network: Don’t be afraid to ask around/stop by various offices/connect to people to see if there are any positions available

  • Create a LinkedIn Profile to develop your professional profile and network for long term job goals. (Here is a step-by-step guide.)