In order to be issued visa documentation, which is needed to apply for a student visa at a U.S. consulate and to maintain student status once in the United States, applicants must provide written proof that they have adequate funds to meet the expenses incurred while studying in the United States. Confirmation of Financial Support should be provided in one of the following ways:
- A duly notarized statement of support from the student's sponsor and evidence of the student or sponsor's financial resources dated no more than 90 days prior to the submission of the application for admission. The three most recent consecutive bank statements documenting the availability of the required funds must also be submitted.
- If student are providing their own documentation, they must also include a letter from the bank that includes the name of the account holder, date account was opened, total deposits in the 90 days preceding submissions of application for admission, 90 day average balance, current balance, bank letterhead, and original signature of bank official.
- An official letter or award from the student's government or other sponsoring organization indicating the terms of the support and the amount of funding they are providing.
Tuition Costs and Health Insurance
The exact cost of living and studying in the U.S. varies considerably from person to person and from one degree program to another. (tuition and fees) are used for the purpose of issuing immigration documents.
The University requires all students to have medical insurance while enrolled. The University will automatically enroll any student in the unless the student can demonstrate that they have acquired comparable coverage through another company.
Documenting Ability to Pay
Before the University can issue your immigration documents you must supply documentation showing you have the funds for the first year of study and have the reasonable expectation of being able to cover the rest of your studies. Please note that international students have a very limited ability to work in the U.S. and cannot rely on the ability to work outside the school to meet their financial needs. Available funds must show annual tuition, living expenses, and health insurance. These figures change every year. Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà University uses the following currency conversion source when calculating whether or not the amount of money documented is sufficient: .
If your financial support comes from a combination of sources, you will need to document each source. Learn more about .
Note: Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà University will not issue any immigration documents unless a student can provide the required financial resources. Insufficient funding is one of the primary stressors faced by international students.