| To be issued a Certificate of Eligibility for Non-Immigrant Student Status (I-20) or a Certificate of Eligibility for Non-Immigrant Exchange Visitor Status (DS-2019),
you must be admitted into a full-time program and provide a financial guarantee for
educational expenses. The U.S. government requires that schools determine
that individuals can meet their expenses without resorting to unlawful employment or public funds.
Please refer to the appropriate financial
guarantee requirements below. When you are applying for admission to a particular semester or are changing your degree level, please use the figures for that particular academic year.
Requirements for Spring 2008 - Fall 2008:
Requirements for Fall 2008 - Spring 2009:
You must provide a financial guarantee for the first year and provide information on how your educational expenses will be supported in all succeeding years at Penn State. You cannot receive the I-20 or DS-2019 required for the issuance of a visa without this information. Missing information will delay the process. You may use proof of personal funds, family funds (this proof must be accompanied by an
affidavit of support which states the amount of financial support provided and the period of time the support will be provided. ), sponsorship from an agency (this proof must include official notification of your award), or financial support from Penn State (note: this is limited) or a combination of these as proof of financial support.
International Student Services uses figures established by Penn State’s Office of Student Aid— the same figures used for financial aid for students who are U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents. ISS uses living expenses based on twelve (12) months and tuition on rates for non-Pennsylvania residents (click here for more info). In addition, the University has a mandate that all international students have health insurance coverage.
(Click here for information on health insurance requirements.)
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