20 International Banking Transactions


If you need to transfer money from abroad, Travelex Global Payments offers a variety of services, including bank drafts, wire transfers, traveler’s checks in U.S. dollars and foreign currency, and foreign currency exchange. They charge a nominal fee per check to convert nearly any foreign currency into U.S. dollars and offer a competitive exchange rate regardless of the amount of the foreign check. Southwestern does not specifically endorse this vendor – it is listed only as an example of a service provider that you may wish to explore. Please consult their website for more information, and contact them directly to determine whether you can benefit from their services. See page 13 regarding financial transactions with the law school.


Travelex Global Payments


Travelex – W. Hollywood Travelex – Glendale Travelex – Torrance www.travelexusa.com


8901 Santa Monica Blvd. W. Hollywood, CA 90069


3243 Glendale Galleria Glendale, CA 91210


21712 Hawthorne Blvd. Suite #301 Torrance, CA 90503


Obtaining a Social Security Number


If you are temporarily in the U.S. as a student, you do not need a Social Security number or card to register for or attend Southwestern.


However, if you plan to obtain a California driver’s license from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), you will first need a Social Security number (SSN). In order to obtain this, you must present the following items at a local Social Security Office: • proof of lawful alien status • documentation from the DMV stating your need for the SSN • at least two original or notarized documents (not photocopies) as proof of age and identity, which can include your birth certificate or passport (and one additional piece of documentation with your name and photograph, such as a passport or a school identification card).


The Social Security Administration (SSA) will verify your documents before they issue a Social Security card, and this process can take one to four weeks. There is no charge to get a Social Security card; it is a free government service. Please contact the Social Security Administration or visit www.ssa.gov for more information and to ensure requirements and procedures have not changed.


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