Certificate of Eligibility for F-1 Student Status

To be eligible for a Form I-20, you must prove that you have the funds to support your living and studying expenses in the U.S. for the amount of time you plan to study at St. John's University.

Estimated Expenses

•  Insurance costs could be less if you only study for one 7-week session.
• All F-1 and J-1 international students must buy the St. John's health insurance.

Eligibility Form

My estimated expenses for (semesters you plan to attend)
__________________  are: _________________ (Total expenses).

If you wish to bring a dependent with you, estimate $1,770 per month more for your spouse and $570 per month more for each child.

Personal Information:
Country of Birth: _______________________

SEVIS ID: _______________________

Country of Citizenship: __________________

Date of Birth: ___  /___  /___

INS Admission Number: _________________

I-94 card # (if currently in the United States): _________________

Statement of Financial Ability
List all your sources of support (in U.S. dollars) below and attach the required evidence of funds available. Documents must be current (less than two months old) and may be photocopies or faxes.

1. Your Own Personal Funds
$_______________
Evidence: A bank statement in your name with funds (in U.S. dollars), stating the date the account was opened, total amount deposited for the past year and balance.

2. Funds From a Sponsor
$_______________
Evidence: A certified letter (in English) stating the amount your sponsor will give you (in U.S. dollars); proof of annual income; bank statement in your sponsor's name (in U.S. dollars) stating the date the account was opened, total amount deposited for the past year, and present balance. Bank statements alone will not be accepted unless the account balance is very high.

3. Sponsor Providing Free Room and Board
$_______________
Evidence: A certified letter from your sponsor stating his or her address. Proof of income. This type of support counts as $6,088 cash value per semester or $1,522 cash value for the summer. Enter the cash value for the period you plan to attend.

Total: $_______________
Total must equal the estimated expenses for the period you are planning to attend.

Address Where You Want Us to Send Your Form I-20

Name (if different from your own): ___________________________
Mailing Address:
___________________________
City: _______________________
State: ____
Zip Code: _____
Country: ____________________

Please include a photocopy of your passport photo and information page along with your application.

For more information on F-1 Student Status, please contact:
International Student Services Office
St. John's Hall, Room 116
Phone: 1 (718) 990-6083 or:
E-mail: mcgowank@stjohns.edu

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