The Declaration And Certification Of Finances
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4Instruction for the Declaration and Certification of Finances (DCF)
TO:
International Applicants Applying for F-1 Student Status
FROM:
Office of International Admissions
Listed below are the procedures necessary to obtain the Certificate of Eligibility (the SEVIS I-20 for F-1
student status). The process for issuing your Certificate of Eligibility will begin once you have been
admitted to the University and have submitted the necessary documentation to our office. If you are
currently holding an F-1 Student Visa and are transfer from another US Institution to CSU, you
will still need to follow this procedure.
ALL STUDENTS – We are required by the Department of Homeland Security/US Citizenship and
Immigration Services to carefully check the financial ability of each student prior to requesting approval
to issue your SEVIS I-20. Therefore, it is important that you are aware of the cost of attending CSU and
that you have all necessary funds to support yourself. You must comply with the following procedures:
(A) Meet the annual estimate of costs stated below.
(B) Complete the DECLARATION AND CERTIFICATION OF FINANCES form and include
appropriate documentation. It is very important that all questions be completed and accurately
answered in order to avoid unnecessary delays in processing
(C) Return the DECLARATION AND CERTIFICATION OF FINANCES to:
Cleveland State University
Office of International Admissions
2121 Euclid Ave., UN 350
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Your Declaration and Certification of Finances will be reviewed by the Office of International
Admissions to determine your ability to meet the financial obligation while you are attending the
University. If your DCF is not approved or if there are additional questions, you will be notified by mail.
Annual estimate of
Annual estimate of Graduate
Annual estimate of Law
Undergraduate costs 2011-2012
costs 2011-2012
School costs 2011-2012
Master’s
Career Students
Transfer Students
Doctoral
Juris Doctorate and Masters
Students
Students
Students
Single Student
Fall and Spring Semesters
Fall and Spring Semesters
Fall and Spring Semesters
(12 semester hours)
(8-9 semester hours)
Tuition and Fees
$12,386.00
$17,070.00
$16,532.00
$11,864.00
$25,230.00
Room and Board
$8,200.00
$8,200.00
$8,200.00
$8,200.00
$8,200.00
Books and Supplies
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
Health Insurance
$2,058.00
$2,058.00
$2,058.00
$2,058.00
$2,058.00
Transportation
$250.00
$250.00
$250.00
$250.00
$250.00
Personal Expenses
$1,600.00
$1,600.00
$1,600.00
$1,600.00
$1,600.00
Total
$25,494.00
$30,0178.00
$29,640.00
$24,972.00
$38,338.00
Fees not included in Tuition:
1.
International orientation fee ($60 paid only one time)
2.
International service Fee ($30 per semester)
3.
UPASS ($25 per semester), provides free travel by Bus + Rapid to all CSU students.
Revised 04/18/2012
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