Certificate of Financial Responsibility

1 Certificate of Financial Responsibility Revised October 2018 spring , summer and fall 2019 ApplicationsNOTE: This form is not an application for admission; it is required supplementary information. Form I- 20/DS-2019, which is required for your visa, cannot be issued until you have been admitted to the University of Florida and you have completed and returned this form to the UF International Center. Previous versions of the form (refer to dates above) will not be accepted Unsigned forms will not be accepted Proof of funds cannot be more than one year old when the I-20 is processed Items with (*) next to them must be filled out or the form will not be acceptedImportant Instructions: The university requires proof of Financial support for the first year of study: Graduate $50,010; Undergraduate$48,540.

2 An additional $6,000 is required for your spouse and $2,500 for each child. These estimates are subject to change and do not include travel expenses. Make copies of the Certificate of Financial Responsibility form for your records and for use at the United States Consulate. You should always keep copies of all documents you submit for future reference. To avoid delays during the I-20/DS-2019 processing, make sure each sponsor completes the sponsor section of this form. The name must be clearly legible and a signature is required for each sponsor. If you have additional sponsors, use a new page for each one, including yourself.

3 Be sure to indicate the dollar amount you will be receiving from your sponsor on the line for the appropriate source of Financial support. As proof of funding you may attach an official bank statement/letter in English for your sponsor that clearly states the name of the account holder, the amount available in the account, the currency, the date, and the bank stamp or seal. Make sure that the account holder s name appears in English on the bank statement to avoid delays with your documents. Make sure you keep an original bank statement to take with you to your visa interview. Appropriate types of funding include: Savings/Checking accounts, Certificates of Deposit, Stock Portfolio Investments, Bank Education Loans, Scholarships, Assistantship/Fellowship, and Government Awards.

4 The following are NOT appropriate types of funds: Statement of Salary, Credit Cards, Insurance Policies, Property ( Real Estate), and Machinery. Graduate Assistantship and/or Fellowship: If you have been awarded an Assistantship/Fellowship from the university, the UF Department will notify the International Center of the stipend for the Assistantship/Fellowship. The department does not need to complete this form. Based on the information provided by the UF Department, an Assistantship/Fellowship might cover part or all of the expenses for the first year and additional proof of finances may be needed.

5 UFIC will indicate in your New International Student Request the amount needed if additional funds are required to cover the expenses for the first year at UF. Please check the questionnaire "Amount to show on proof of finances for the first year at the University of Florida (by UFIC)" to find this information. Revised October 2018 spring / summer / fall 2019 ApplicantsStudent Information: Please type your name as it appears on your passport and provide a copy of your passport biographical _____ _____ Surname Given Name UFID _____ _____ Date of Birth (month/day/year) Email Cost of Attendance for First Year at the University of Florida Graduate $50,010 Spouse $6,000.

6 Or + and/or Undergraduate $48,540 Each Child $2,500 The information I have provided here is accurate and complete. I will not need additional Financial support from the University of Florida. If any information changes before I enroll at the university, I will notify the UF International Center immediately. I also understand that making false or fraudulent statements within this Certificate of Financial Responsibility could result in disciplinary action. Applicant s signature: _____ Date (month/day/year):_____ Sources of Financial Support.

7 Please fill in the funding sources that apply to IN DOLLARS $ of Florida: _____Please read instructions about Graduate Assistantship/Fellowship on previous and/or Family Sponsor: Financial statement is needed. $_____Sponsor Information:I agree to sponsor the above named applicant for studies at the University of Florida. To the best of my knowledge, the information provided on this form is true and accurate, and the necessary funds are available. Funding provided by (signature): _____ Date (month/day/year):_____ Name or title of funding party (print): _____ Relationship of funding party to applicant: Sponsor: Copy of the award letter is required.

8 $_____ _____Name of agency Visa Type Requested (F-1 or J-1) $_____ $_____ : Copy of the award letter is : Specify below and enclose a signed ce of Financial Responsibility