Links to Resources
Career Center- The Career Center facilitates the career readiness of all students throughout the K-State community.
Cats' Cupboard- Cats cupboard is an on campus food pantry accessible to all K-State students and employess.
Conversational English Classes
Dependent Information - This page includes information on our Spouses Orientation, family friendly activities, and how to apply for work authorization.
Driver's License in Kansas - Provides information on how to apply for a driver's license in Kansas.
Economic Benefits of International Student Enrollment to the United States - Find out how international students contribute millions of dollars in Kansas and the United States and how many jobs are supported due to international student enrollment.
Financial Resources
- Common Table - schedule of hot meals each night of the week.
- Food & Farm Council of Riley County - many local community resources related to food and social service needs all in one place!
- K-State Office of Student Financial Assistance
- K-State Scholarships
- K-State Fellowship Guide for International Graduate Students
- Additional Scholarships for International Students
- International Student Loan -- loan comparison tool
- Scholarships Administered by ISSS
- ISSS and K-State Alumni Association Scholarship Presentation
- Scholarships outside of K-State for International Students in the U.S. Presentation
Grocery and International Food Stores
Housing Options / International Student Housing
How to pay your KSU tuition and fees - KSU has partnered with Flywire to offer an innovative and streamlined way to make a payment from your home country. Founded by a former international student, Flywire’s mission is to save money for international students and their families that would otherwise be lost on fees and unfavorable foreign exchange rates.
Income Taxes - Provides information on how to access a free online software program that can be used to prepare your tax return as well as a link to the Internal Revenue Service.
International Student Associations - This includes a listing of international student organizations with links to their websites (if applicable) and contact information.
Inviting Guests
Know Your Rights- This is a resource to read and become familiar with to understand and know what rights you have if you are stopped by or come in contact with police, immigration agents or the FBI.
K-STATE E-BAY - This is a facebook group for students to buy & sell items, or look for roommates!
Lafene Health Center - Lafene is your professional resource for health care while at Kansas State University. Lafene Health Center Overview
Manhattan Links
- City of Manhattan
- Manhattan Arts Center
- Manhattan Parks and Recreation Department
- Sunset Zoo
- USD 383 (Local School District)
- Manhattan Arts & Humanities Association
Resource Wheel
Riley County Health Department
Shipping Service: https://www.sendmybag.com/ -ISSS cannot endorse this service but it is a helpful resource that many students have had great experience with.
Social Security Number Application Information
Study in the States - Free government resources that explain the rules and regulations governing the nonimmigrant student process in the United States.
Summer Activities In and Around Manhattan
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
U.S. Department of State Travel Information