International Student Resources

International students have many resources to support them during their time at Kansas State University.

Scholarships

 

Travel and Immigration Information

Immigration

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Study in the States - Free government resources that explain the rules and regulations governing the nonimmigrant student process in the United States.

Immigration updates

ACLU 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.

National Immigration Law Resources

Travel

Obtaining a driver's license in Kansas

U.S. Department of State Travel Information

Send My Bag Shipping Service - ISSS cannot endorse this service but it is a helpful resource that many students have had great experience with.

Transportation in Manhattan

Community

Connect with other students through an International Student Association or invite family and friends to visit.

The Union Programming Council plans many events throughout the year for the K-State and Manhattan community.

Learn English with other Manhattan community members through conversational English groups or English Language Learners courses.

Campus community resource wheels

Health and safety

Get help
Lafene Health Center is your professional resource for health care while at Kansas State University.

The Riley County Health Department offers a wide variety of programs and services such as Maternal and Child Health support.
Food and grocery
Grocery stores (.docx)
A list of all grocery and international food stores in the Manhattan area.

Cat's Cupboard
An on-campus food pantry accessible to all K-State students and employees.

Common Table
A community service offering hot meals each night.

Food and Farm Council of Riley County
Local community resources related to food and social service needs.

Getting to know Manhattan

The K-State E-Bay Facebook group for students is an easy way to buy and sell items or look for roommates.

Find activities in and around Manhattan.

USD 383 (Local School District)

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.