Useful Links and Information

We have provided the following links as sources of reference. In no way does this mean we endorse a particular service.

FSSS ELECTRONIC WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Newsworthy Nuggets, a weekly email newsletter from FSSS

CALLING CARDS

• Koala Calling - long distance phone service They offer long distance services and calling cards
• International Students Organization - Calling Cards competitive rates to most countries
• Telecomia IA - prepaid Calling Cards They offer 40 different types of calling cards and Callback service

CURRENCY CONVERSION
The "Full" Universal Currency Converter

FINANCIAL AID

• The University of Montana Financial Assistance
• American Association of University Women International Fellowships
• AT&T Asian Leadership Awards students from China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, India and Australia are eligible to apply. From their main page select About AT&T in AP; then AT&T Leadership Awards.
• EduPASS The best compilation of information on loans for international students
• FinAid! The SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid
• HTH Worldwide Insurance Services sponsors an essay competition. The 2000-2001 winner was UM's Jennifer Ruddy from Canada.
• International Education Financial Aid 
• Institute of International Education: includes all types of funding programs, for all levels of post-secondary study, across the full range of academic areas.
• Leo S. Rowe Pan American Fund: Interest Free Loans for Latin American and Carribbean Students
• NAFSA: Financial Aid for Foreign Nationals Studying in the United States
• U.S. Department of State Undergraduate Study or Graduate Study
• World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program

FOREIGN ALUMNI

• Pictures from the Foreign Alumni Reunion during Homecoming 2000
• Pictures from the Malaysian Alumni Reunion held in Malaysia 2002
• 2005 Foreign Alumni Reunion weekend of Oct 1, 2005

FOREIGN EMBASSIES AND CONSULATES

• Electronic Embassy
• Dept. of State "Links to Embassies and Consulates around the world" good site for visa issuing procedures in different consulates around the world
• Foreign Embassies in Washington D.C. information on each of the embassies in Washington D.C.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• International Culture and Food Festival The annual event showcasing ethnic food and cultural performances from students and community members
• The University of Montana Foreign Student and Scholar Handbook
  Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

MISCELLANEOUS

• Time Zones of the World - Check out either www.timeanddate.com/worldclock or www.worldtimezone.com
• CRAYON-CReAte Your Own Newspaper (many worldwide and national newspapers online)
• JobDirect One of the top job search agencies, and it's service is free. Post your resume on their website and receive e-mails from companies for job matches. Even if you don't have a resume right now the web site will guide you to build one within minutes. college code/password: uidaho4

STUDY AIDES

• Dictionary in 64 languages and other linguistic tools
• English Grammar and Style Guide
• The SmartStudent Guide to Studying in the USA
• Research-It online reference tools including a translator, maps, zipcodes, people search and more.
• Study Skills Aids

SHIPPING COMPANIES

• American Baggage Incorporated
• JK Moving
• Ambassador Moving

TAX INFORMATION:

• Internal Revenue Service (IRS) a site to get current federal tax forms. Contains numerous tax forms including IRS Pub. 515 (Withholding of Tax on Nonresident Aliens and Foreign Corporations) and 519 (U.S. Tax Guide for Aliens)  
• IRS answers to frequently asked questions for Aliens and US Citizens Living Abroad.
• Internal Revenue Service Help available. Site describes how to get help from the IRS on several issues. 
• Montana State Income Tax Forms get the state tax forms here
• International Student Taxes (ISTAXES) is an  online tax system that  assists nonresident students in filing their federal tax returns and all other supplemental forms for a small fee.

TRAVELING

• MapQuest
• Canada Visa Application Click on the link to see if you need a visa to enter Canada
• Missoula International Airport and links to Airlines and Schedules This site is packed with information on realtime arrival/departures, as well as, being able to check specific airlines home pages.
• Links to Airlines of the World Links to airline home pages are grouped by location of their home countries.
• Bestfares One of the very best Web sites for low cost travel.
• Budget Travel student discount airfares
• Cheap Trips The secret of traveling for up to 85% off regular airfares
• Discount Airfares
• Low Fares on air, cruises, package deals
• Hostelling International
• Hostels and Budget Travel Resource
• Servas is an international network of hosts and travelers building peace by providing opportunities for personal contact between people of diverse cultures and backgrounds. Whether as a Servas host, traveler, or international student you will act as an "ambassador of peace," embarking on a quest of fun and learning about the lives and aspirations of others.
• STATRAVEL-student travel site. You may purchase an ISIC card at FSSS 
• Travel and Language Supersite Discount Air fares, Online Reservations and Language Resources
• Travel Planning Site

VISA REGULATIONS AND INFORMATION

• Code of Federal Regulations select Title 8 - Aliens & Nationality
• Diversity Immigrant Visa Lottery (Green Card Lottery) US Dept. of State link to current information on the Green Card Lottery
• Dept. of State "Links to Embassies and Consulates around the world" good site for visa issuing procedures in different consulates around the world
• Foreign Embassies in Washington D.C. information on each of the embassies in Washington D.C.
• Canada Visa Application This application is for persons from designated countries who wish to visit Canada for a temporary purpose, such as tourism, visiting family or friends, or business trips.