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Here is one benefit.. they are eligible for the US International Student Loan Program
Social Security Numbers and International Student Loans
Many international students who choose to study in the United States will look into obtaining student loans to help fund their studies. If this is the case with you, you may find that some lenders require that you have a Social Security Number (SSN) in order to apply (and other lenders may not). SSNs are assigned to people who are authorized to work in the United States, and are used to report your wages to the government and to determine eligibility for Social Security benefits.