FINANCIAL CERTIFICATION FORM
The Financial Certification Form (FCF) or proof of funding, is required for international applicants seeking to obtain immigration documents for international student status (I-20 for F-1 students and DS-2019 for J-1 students).
The I-20/DS-2019 is the certificate of eligibility to obtain the F-1/J-1visa or to request a change of status to F-1/J-1. The International Student Services (IS) office will issue the appropriate immigration document only after the applicant (1) has been formally admitted to FAU and (2) completed therequest for I-20/DS-2019 E-Form including acceptable financial support documents.
For information on international admission requirements and deadlines visit http://www.fau.edu/admissions/.
To view the full cost of attendance (tuition and all related fees), please visit this link: https://www.fau.edu/finaid/other/cost-of-attendance/. The information on this link is here to assist you in making an informed decision about the total cost of attending Florida Atlantic University.
Estimated Cost of Attendance - Undergraduate Students
| Students who seek admission for Fall or Spring Semester | Students who seek admission for Summer Semester | |
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Expenses¹ |
Annual estimated cost of attendance¹ for 24 credit hours & 12 months of living expenses | Annual estimated cost of attendance¹ for 36 credit hours & 12 months of living expenses |
| Tuition and Fees2 | $17, 324 (24 credits)3 | $25, 986 (36 credits )3 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| Living Expenses4 | $25,758 | $ 25,758 |
| Medical Insurance5 | $1,844 | $1,844 |
| TOTAL ESTIMATE | $ 46,246 | $54,908 |
¹ Costs are estimated based on Student Financial Aid Budgets. They are subject to change without notice.
2 The cost per undergraduate credit hour is $721.84. To view the full cost of attendance (tuition and all related fees), please visit this link: https://www.fau.edu/finaid/other/cost-of-attendance/. The information on this link is here to assist you in making an informed decision about the total cost of attending Florida Atlantic University.
3 International undergraduate students are expected to enroll for a minimum of 12 credit hours during fall and spring semester. However, they are encouraged to take 15 credit hours in order to obtain their degree within designated time. Students who begin their program in the summer are also required to enroll for a minimum of 12 credit hours during the summer in which they start the program.
4 Living expenses include housing, meals, transportation and incidentals and are estimated based on the university’s student financial aid budget calculations. The estimates above reflect a period of Academic Year. Students who are planning to study during the summer terms should consider an estimate for 12 months. The monthly average for living expenses is estimated at $2,146. Students living with family/relatives in the area may complete the Alternate Estimate of Living Expenses and submit it in the request for I-20 E-form.
5 Insurance is mandatory for international students for more information visit: Current Health Insurance Page
Estimated Cost of Attendance - Graduate Students
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Students who seek admission for Fall or Spring Semester | Students who seek admission for Summer Semester |
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| Expenses¹ | Annual estimated cost of attendance¹ for 18 credit hours & 12 months of living expenses | Annual estimated cost of attendance¹ for 24 credit hours & 12 months of living expenses |
| Tuition and Fees2 | $18,483 (18 credits)3 | $ 24,643 (24 credits )3 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| Living Expenses4 | $25,758 | $25,758 |
| Medical Insurance5 | $1,844 | $1,844 |
| TOTAL ESTIMATE | $47,405 | $53,565 |
¹ Costs are estimated based on Student Financial Aid Budgets. They are subject to change without notice.
2 The cost per graduate credit hour is $1,026.81. To view the full cost of attendance (tuition and all related fees), please visit this link: https://www.fau.edu/finaid/other/cost-of-attendance/. The information on this link is here to assist you in making an informed decision about the total cost of attending Florida Atlantic University.
3 International graduate students are expected to enroll for a minimum of 9 credit hours during fall and spring semester. Students who begin their program in the summer are also required to enroll for a minimum of 6 credit hours during the summer in which they start the program.
4 Living expenses include housing, meals, transportation and incidentals and are estimated based on the university’s student financial aid budget calculations. The estimates above reflect a period of Academic Year. Students who are planning to study during the summer terms should consider an estimate for 12 months. The monthly average for living expenses is estimated at $2,146. Students living with family/relatives in the area may complete the Alternate Estimate of Living Expenses and submit it in the request for I-20 E-form.
5 Insurance is mandatory for international students for more information visit: Current Health Insurance Page
Dependent Information
If your spouse or children will be joining you in the U.S., or if they are already in the U.S. as your F-2 or J-2 dependents, please submit the dependent request E-Form.
Additional funding is required for dependents ($5,000 for spouse and $3,000 for each child).
Financial Information
Funds may come from any dependable source including scholarships, sponsoring organizations, personal funds or funds from student’s family depending on which of the categories you check below. Funding documents should be dated no more than six months old at the time when the I-20/DS-2019 is issued. Original documents are preferred, but scanned/fax copies will be accepted for the initial review process. IS may request original documents or additional information in order to verify accuracy of financial support documentation.
Personal and/or family funds must be submitted on the official letterhead stationary of the bank/financial institution, and must verify that the required amount (estimated cost of attendance) specific for your situation is available for your studies. All letters must be written in English, and figures should be stated in US currency.
Note: You will be required to show original financial support documentation when applying for the F1/J-1 visa at the U.S. Consulate.
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