Arriving in NYC

There are mandatory tasks you must complete upon arrival in New York City and before you begin your Wagner degree. Please review the following:

  • OGS Mandatory Check-in
  • Understanding Healthcare in the US
  • Money, Banking, and Taxes

MONEY AND BANKING

Learn more about currency in the US, using credit cards and debit cards, cashing checks, and opening a bank account. 

Money and Banking in the US


TAXES

International students are obligated to file tax forms while in the US, even if you have not worked. Though international students are required legally to file tax forms, it may not mean that taxes must be paid. 

OGS Tax Information