Certificate of Finances 2024-25
International Graduate Students Guidelines: F-1 and J-1 Visas
Washington State University (WSU) Financial Proof Requirements
- Choose Your Campus: Costs vary by campus. Check the Estimate Cost Table below for the campus you plan to attend.
- Study Duration: Decide if you are studying for 9 months or a full year.
- Dependents: Bringing family? You will need more funds, as shown in the table below.
Proof You Have Funding
- Yours or Family Funds: Provide a bank statement with an official signature and seal that proves you have the available funds based on the Estimate Cost Table below.
- Scholarship: If funded by a scholarship, send a letter verifying the amount to WSU Graduate School.
If Someone in the U.S. is Helping You Pay
- Signature Required: The individual assisting with your payments must sign the form below to confirm their support.
Understanding Employment and Costs
- WSU Employment: You may be awarded a teaching or research assistantship stipend. If you are not awarded a stipend, obtaining an on-campus job may be difficult.
- Off-Campus Work: As an F-1 student, you can request off-campus work only after living in the U.S. for 12 months, which is rarely allowed.
For Married Students
- Consider coming alone first to find housing. Your family can follow later.
Spouse Work Rules
- J-2 Status: Can work, but only for family living costs.
- F-2 Status: Cannot work in the U.S.
Paying for School
- Tuition Deadline: Pay all tuition and fees by the third week of classes.
- Amount Needed: Refer to the Estimate of Cost Table below.
- Payment Methods: Use international money orders, traveler’s checks, or U.S. bank orders. Other methods may have extra fees.
- Your Responsibility: Ensure funds are available. Late payments mean WSU will not issue housing contracts, transcripts, diplomas, I-20s, or DS-2019s for individuals under financial obligation to the university.
Estimate of Cost Table
|
Pullman |
Spokane |
Tri-Cities |
Vancouver |
Everett |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Tuition and Fees |
$27,842 |
$27,842 |
$27,842 |
$27,842 |
$27,842 |
| Student and Activity Fees |
$579 |
$582 |
$526 |
$581 |
$527 |
| Medical Insurance |
$2,850 |
$2,850 |
$2,850 |
$2,850 |
$2,850 |
| Health Services Fee |
$488 |
$200 |
– |
– |
– |
| Recreation Center Fee |
$336 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
| Transit Fee |
$72 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
| Student Union |
$240 |
– |
$300 |
– |
– |
| Media Fee |
$10 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
| Safety and Transportation Fee |
– |
– |
$130 |
– |
– |
| Technology Fee |
– |
– |
– |
$40 |
– |
| Subtotal Direct Expense |
$32,417 |
$31,474 |
$31,648 |
$31,313 |
$31,219 |
| Living Expenses |
$21,458 |
$21,887 |
$21,887 |
$28,745 |
$31,329 |
| Total 9 months |
$53,875 |
$53,361 |
$53,535 |
$60,067 |
$62,548 |
| Additional Summer Cost |
$7,153 |
$7,296 |
$7,296 |
$9,585 |
$10,443 |
| Total 12 months |
$61,028 |
$60,657 |
$60,831 |
$69,651 |
$72,991 |
|
Pullman |
Spokane |
Tri-Cities |
Vancouver |
Everett |
| Additional Costs per Dependent |
|
|
|
|
|
| For 9 months |
|
|
|
|
|
| Spouse |
$15,450 |
$15,450 |
$15,450 |
$15,450 |
$15,450 |
| Additional Cost Per Child |
$7,700 |
$7,700 |
$7,700 |
$7,700 |
$7,700 |
| For 12 months |
|
|
|
|
| Spouse |
$20,600 |
$20,600 |
$20,600 |
$20,600 |
$20,600 |
| Additional Cost per Child |
$10,267 |
$10,267 |
$10,267 |
$10,267 |
$10,267 |
Form Completion and Signatures:
- After reviewing the above information and the cost table, complete the following form.
- Both the student and any sponsor must sign the form, attesting to the understanding and ability to meet the financial obligations.
- Remember, these signatures are a mandatory part of your application process and must be completed accurately.
By understanding these guidelines and completing the attached form, you ensure a well-prepared start to your studies in the U.S. Compliance with these rules is essential for a successful academic journey.