It has the same number of digits. Form W-7 is designed for individuals who are not eligible to apply for Social Security Numbers. The IRS has recently announced that F and J visa holders who have no U.S.-source income, and thus file only the Form 8843, need neither an SSN nor an ITIN to file Form 8843. However, the IRS strongly recommends that you use either an SSN or ITIN on the form, as it may be important if in the future you apply for an immigration benefit. I am a full-time student at Binghamton, but I also receive a GA, TA or RA stipend.
Adjunct stipends are also wages.
In general, if you receive payment for performing a service, that is considered to be wages and is taxed as income. Students with GA, TA or RA stipends are considered to be part-time employees. The information on the W-2 will be need to be included on your income tax return. Each employer for whom you worked in 2000 is required to issue you a wage and tax statement prior to the end of January. However, students often change their addresses, so your former employer may not have your current address.