INTERNATIONAL STUDENT

CERTIFICATION OF FINANCES


The purpose of the Certification of Finances is to help colleges and universities obtain complete and accurate information about the
funds available to international applicants who want to study in the United States. Strict government regulations, rising education costs,
and economic conditions have made verifying the financial resources of international applicants essential. Institutions do not have the
option of deciding whether to verify the financial resources of their international applicants; financial verification must be made prior to
institutional issuance of a Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20 or DS-2019).
This form is designed to standardize financial information provided by applicants to colleges, universities, and U.S. consuls.
By completing this form and returning it to the college or university requiring it, an applicant, if admitted, may obtain that college’s
authorization and issuance of a Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20 or DS-2019). If parents and/or sponsors are unable to obtain a bank
official’s verification, it is recommended that institutions forward a copy of the International Student Financial Aid Application to the
family for completion. The institution should attach a copy of this certification to the Certificate of Eligibility. U.S. consuls scrutinize the
statements of financial resources given by nonimmigrant visa applicants. This certification will help such officials make their decisions
and expedite visa issuance.

Return directly to the college providing or requesting this statement.

The space below is for optional use by issuing institutions for listing student’s expected annual budget.

1. Your Name 4. Date of Birth

† Mr. † Ms. † Mrs. † Miss

Month Day Year

Family (surname) Given (first) Middle

2. Permanent Address 5. Place of Birth (country)

6. Country of Citizenship

3. Mailing Address (if different from above) 7. Expected Visa Type

† F-1 † G-2
† F-2 † G-3
† J-1 † G-4
† J-2 † H
† G-1 † Other (specify) _____________________________

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8. Enter the expected amount of annual support from the sources listed below. Enter amounts in U.S. dollars. Please PRINT all entries.
Use an additional sheet of paper for explanations, if necessary.

Assured Projected
Student’s Sources of Funds Support Support
8a. Personal or Family Savings 201-1 201- 20- 20-2

$ .00 $ .00 $ .00 $ .00

Name of Bank

Signature of Bank Official Date

Title

Name of Bank

Address of Bank

Official Certification of Sources of Funds and Amounts

This is to certify that I have read the information furnished by the applicant on this form, that it is a true and accurate statement, and that the funds are available and will be provided as indicated.

8b. Parents (Money available from sources other than savings.)

$ .00 $ .00 $ .00 $ .00
Parent’s Name
Relationship

$ .00 $ .00 $ .00 $ .00

Parent’s Name
Relationship

Please describe the source:

Signature of Parent Date

Address

Official Certification of Sources of Funds and Amounts

This is to certify that I have read the information furnished by the applicant on this form, that it is a true and accurate statement, and that the funds are available and will be provided as indicated.
8c. Sponsors (Money available from sources other than parents.)

$ .00 $ .00 $ .00 $ .00

Sponsor’s Name

$ .00 $ .00 $ .00 $ .00

Sponsor’s Name
Please describe the source:

Signature of Sponsor Date

Address

Relationship of Sponsor to Student

Official Certification of Sources of Funds and Amounts

This is to certify that I have read the information furnished by the applicant on this form, that it is a true and accurate statement, and that the funds are available and will be provided as indicated.

8d. Your Government

$ .00 $ .00 $ .00 $ .00

Name of Agency
Enclose a signed copy of your letter of award with this form.

TOTAL $ .00 $ .00 $ .00 $ .00

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9. What is the present exchange rate of your country’s 13. What is the total amount of money
currency to the U.S. dollar? you expect to have when $ .00
(for example, 3,100 pesos = $1) you arrive at this institution?

_______________________ = $1
14. Do you plan to remain in the U.S. during the summer?
10. Does your government currently impose restrictions on exchange † Yes † No
and release of funds for study in the U.S.?
† Yes † No 15. If remaining in the U.S., do you plan to attend
summer school?
If YES, describe restrictions.
† Yes † No

11. Do you have a source for emergency funds once you arrive 16. What are the sources and amounts of support
in the U.S.? available to you during the summer?
† Yes † No Sources Amount
If YES, name source.
U.S. $ .00

Amount available in U.S. dollars $ .00

U.S. $ .00

12. How will you pay for your transportation to the U.S.?
U.S. $ .00

U.S. $ .00

17. A CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY (Form

I-20 or DS-2019) will not be authorized
until this form is completed and
returned to the institution to which Signature of Student _________________________________________________________________________________
you are applying. The institution will
attach a copy of this form to your I certify that the information on this form is true, correct, and complete.
CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY. Both the I understand that any misrepresentation may be cause for refusing or Date
form and certificate must be shown to revoking admission. Day Month Year
the U.S. consul to obtain a visa.

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