1. education
2. graduate school

GRADUATE PROGRAM
CERTIFICATE OF FINANCIAL
RESPONSIBILITY (CFR)
2015-2016
In order to receive the Form I-20, which is necessary to apply for an F-1 Student Visa to attend our university, you
must submit financial certification that you will have sufficient funds to support yourself during your studies at DSU.
If you are currently in the United States please contact the International Programs Office, via email at
[email protected] or by phone 605.256.5267 for further processing details.
PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW DIRECTIONS COMPLETELY and MAKE COPIES of ALL documentation for your own records.
An Incomplete or incorrect CFR will delay or prevent the issuance of Form I-20.
**PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY—MISSING INFORMATION WILL PREVENT THE ISSUANCE OF FORM I-20**
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Last/Family/Surname as shown on passport
First/Given Name
Middle
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Current Phone
Email
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Male or Female
Country of Birth
Date of Birth (Month/Date/Year)
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Country of Citizenship
Country of Permanent Residence
Permanent Residence (Home Country)
Current Residence (If different from Permanent)
Street Address: ________________________________
Street Address: ________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
City:_________________________________________
City:_________________________________________
Province/Territory/State:________________________
Province/Territory/State:________________________
Country: _____________________________________
Country: _____________________________________
Postal or Country Code: _________________________
Postal or Country Code: _________________________
[Type here]
Dakota State University | International Programs Office
820 N Washington Avenue—TCB 303, Madison, SD 57042 USA
(605)256.5267 | [email protected]
GRADUATE PROGRAM
CERTIFICATE OF FINANCIAL
RESPONSIBILITY (CFR)
2015-2016
Anticipated length of study at DSU:___________________________. What date do you expect to enroll:__________________.
What degree do you expect to earn:_____________. What is your marital status?
Who will accompany you to the US?
Spouse_______________
Single
Married
Divorced
Children _____________________
*Please provide copies of passports for those accompanying you* $7000 additional for spouse, $4000 additional for each child*
Listed below is an estimate of total student expenses for ONE ACADEMIC YEAR effective May 2015 to April 2016.
Tuition/Fees (18 credit hours)
Room
Meals
Books and Supplies
Health Insurance
International student fee
Other – Personal expenses
TOTAL:
Without Assistantship
$10,620
$3,200
$2,600
$2,200
$1,500
$200
$1,500
$21,820
With Assistantship
$3,831
$3,200
$2,600
$2,200
$1,500
$200
$1,500
$15,031
Based on the costs listed above, who will guarantee this level of financial support? Check all that apply:
Self-support
Family-support
Government Sponsor
Other
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Financial Support’s name
Relationship to you
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Email
How many years are you guaranteed this financial support?
SIGNATURE OF GUARANTOR _______________________________________________DATE __________________________
Please provide a statement showing a minimum balance of the level of funds required for your educational costs from your
bank and/or sponsor. If you’re a scholarship or loan recipient, your official award letter or notification may suffice. A printout
from online banking is not sufficient and will not be accepted. If you have any questions, please contact the International
Programs Office.
This certifies I understand that total cost of attending Dakota State University and the information provided here is correct
and complete.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Student Signature
Date
[Type here]
Dakota State University | International Programs Office
820 N Washington Avenue—TCB 303, Madison, SD 57042 USA
(605)256.5267 | [email protected]