Instructions for Completing the Affidavit of Financial Support Form
1.
Applicants holding or applying for an F-1 or J-1visa must complete and submit the Affidavit of Financial Support form with
signatures and appropriate documentation to show proof of funding. Attach the appropriate financial statements, following the
guidelines given below.
2.
Attach a copy of your passport (biographical page only) and for all dependents who will accompany you.
3.
Write your name and/or CIN on all pages being submitted.
4.
Once you receive admission to Cal State L.A., submit the Affidavit of Financial Support form and all required items directly to the
following address:
California State University, Los Angeles
International Office
5151 State University Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90032
OR email scanned copies to
intladmission@calstatela.edu
If you send documents via email, please follow this format on the subject line:
Last name, First name; CIN; term applying for (ie: Fall 2014)
Guidelines for Completing Section B (Financial Sponsor Information)
You must submit official copies of at least one of the documents described below to substantiate that you have the financial means to cover your
expenses and those of your dependents (if any) while in the U.S. in accordance with these estimated expenses.
MA/MS/MBA in
Doctorate
ESTIMATED
Undergraduate
Graduate
Credential
Business
(24 units / 12
EXPENSES
(36 units / 3 quarters)
24 units / 3 quarters)
(24 units / 3 quarters)
24 units / 3 quarters)
months*)
Tuition and Fees
$17,160
$15,490
$15,030
$20,400
$26,200*
Living Expenses
$20,180
$20,180
$20,180
$20,180
$36,900*
$1000
$1000
$1000
$1000
$1000
Health Insurance
Total
$38,340
$36,670
$36,210
$41,580
$54,100
Acceptable financial documents may be any of the following, so long as they show that you have the necessary funds available. If the
document(s) you are submitting is not in English, a certified English translation must be attached to the original.
An official bank statement for a savings, checking or time deposit accounts in your or your sponsor’s name. Bank statements must clearly
show the account holder’s name, name of banking institution and must be dated within 6 months from the date of submission. We do not
consider investment or retirement accounts.
If you will be supported by a private sponsor (family member, friend, or private institution), the sponsor must complete and sign the
Sponsor Information on page 2. We do not consider investment or retirement accounts.
Letter of financial support or financial guarantee document from government sponsor or foreign embassy which specify Cal State L.A. as the
student’s school, the validity period of financial support and the amount provided.
An official scholarship award letter addressed to you or Cal State L.A. and specifying the amount and validity period of financial support.
Dependents
A student who will be accompanied by a spouse and/or children must submit additional support of $4,500 for a spouse and $3,000 for each
child. Please complete Dependent Information section of the Affidavit of Financial Support form. You must also include copies of marriage
and/or birth certificates. If the certificates are issued in a language other than English, you must attach a certified English translation.
Methods of Mailing
If you reside within the U.S., we will mail your acceptance packet, including the Form I-20, to you via regular United States Postal Service
(USPS) mail. If you reside outside the U.S., you must use a courier service to ensure delivery and tracking of the acceptance packet. The cost
for the courier service will be borne by you. Once we have issued the Form I-20, we will provide the courier service information so that you can
create an account with them. Please do not open an account until you receive instructions from us to do so.
Transfer to Cal State L.A.
If you currently has F-1 or J-1 visa status, contact your International Student Advisor for transfer out procedures. Cal State L.A. is unable to
issue an I-20/DS-2019 without access to your SEVIS record. Once you receive admission to Cal State L.A., complete and submit the Transfer to
Cal State L.A. form to the International Office to facilitate the transfer in process ( ).
Change of Status
If you are currently in the U.S. with a non-immigrant status and wish to change to F-1 international student, please contact the International
Office for instructions upon being admitted to Cal State L.A. Depending on your status, you may be prohibited from enrolling in classes until
U.S. Department of Homeland Security has approved your change of status application.
Revised 07/2014