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The International Students & Programs Office (ISPO) is required by law to verify that each person applying for a Form I-20 (F-1) or Form DS-2019 (J-1) has sufficient funds to cover the period of their stay in the United States. In most cases, the documentation that we require will also be required at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate when applying for the F-1 or J-1 visa.
To obtain your I-20 or DS-2019 in a timely manner, follow the guidelines below when submitting your request for a new or extension document:
Document |
Yes |
No |
Criteria |
Personal funds: checking or savings account statements |
X |
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Private sponsors (including parents) |
X |
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Term deposits |
X |
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Stock holdings, investment portfolios, or brokerage accounts |
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X |
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Loan certificates/letters |
X |
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Funding support letter from department or government/educational institution/business enterprise |
X |
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Income or salary statements (except UC San Diego TA/GSR positions) |
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X |
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Life insurance policy statements |
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X |
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Pension funds |
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X |
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Tax return forms or documents |
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X |
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Cryptocurrency |
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X |
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A financial sponsor may be a parent, family member, or another person who will provide financial support. It is not necessary that a financial sponsor reside in the U.S. An individual financial sponsor may provide complete or partial support for the student, but the student’s total financial support must equal or exceed the total estimated costs.
Be prepared to provide a statement of relationship, should your financial sponsorship documentation list a person other than yourself. Although a formal letter or document providing verification of the relationship is not required for I-20/DS-2019 issuance, you may need to provide such evidence at the time of your visa interview. For those sponsored by a government, educational institution, or company or other business enterprise, a letter of financial support is required directly from the sponsor for your I-20 or DS-2019.
If you are a graduate student receiving financial support from your department (e.g., teaching assistantship, graduate student researcher), you may include evidence of this support in your application for your Form I-20 or DS-2019. Any financial support that does not meet the minimum requirements outlined below must be supplemented by documentation of other financial support to meet these requirements.
NOTE: In general, financial support for masters degree students is not guaranteed, regardless of program of study or department. Doctoral students have priority for Teaching Assistant and Graduate Student Researcher positions. As a result, masters degree students should not plan on those positions as a means of financial support during their course of study and should have other plans in place to fund their program tuition, fees, and living expenses.
Undergraduate (Bachelor's) Programs |
NEW ADMITS: 1 Academic Year/3 Quarters (9 Months) Current Students: 1-Academic-Year (9 Months) Extension |
2-Quarter (6 Months) Extension for Current & Returning Students |
1-Quarter (3 Months) Extension for Current & Returning Students |
Tuition & Fees | $48,387 | $32,258 | $16,129 |
Living Expenses | $21,238 | $14,159 | $7,079 |
Other: Books & Supplies | $1,179 | $786 | $393 |
Total: | $70,804 |
$47,203 |
$23,601 |
Undergraduate EAP Reciprocity or Global Exchange | 1 Academic Year/3 Quarters (9 Months) | 2 Quarters (6 Months) | 1 Quarter (3 Months) |
Tuition & Fees | Covered by UCEAP or Global Exchange | Covered by UCEAP or Global Exchange | Covered by UCEAP or Global Exchange |
Living Expenses | $21,238 | $14,159 | $7,079 |
Other: Books & Supplies | $1,179 | $786 | $393 |
Total: | $22,417 |
$14,945 |
$7,472 |
Note: all fees are calculated based on UCSD’s Cost of Attendance figures and are subject to change without notice. ISPO includes the cost of health insurance and One-time Document Fees in its estimates.
Graduate (Master's and PhD) Programs Excludes Rady Master's, GPS, MAS programs |
NEW ADMITS: 1 Academic Year/3 Quarters (9 Months) Current Students: 1-Academic-Year (9 Months) Extension |
2-Quarter (6 Months) Extension for Current & Returning Students | 1-Quarter (3 Months) Extension for Current & Returning Students |
Tuition & Fees | $33,012 | $22,008 | $11,004 |
Living Expenses | $22,649 | $15,099 | $7,550 |
Other: Books & Supplies | $786 | $524 | $262 |
Total: | $56,447 |
$37,631 |
$18,816 |
Graduate EAP Reciprocity or Global Exchange | 1 Academic Year/3 Quarters (9 Months) | 2 Quarters (6 Months | 1 Quarter (3 Months) |
Tuition & Fees | Covered by UCEAP or Global Exchange | Covered by UCEAP or Global Exchange | Covered by UCEAP or Global Exchange |
Living Expenses | $22,649 | $15,099 | $7,550 |
Other: Books & Supplies | $786 | $524 | $262 |
Total: | $23,435 |
$15,623 |
$7,812 |
Note: all fees are calculated based on UCSD’s Cost of Attendance figures and are subject to change without notice. ISPO includes the cost of health insurance and One-time Document Fees in its estimates.
For Rady Ph.D. Program, see "Graduate (Master's and PhD) Programs(Including EAP/Global Exchange)" drawer above.
Rady School: MBA |
NEW ADMITS: 1 Academic Year/3 Quarters (9 Months) Current Students: 1-Academic-Year (9 Months) Extension |
2-Quarter (6 Months) Extension for Current & Returning Students | 1-Quarter (3 Months) Extension for Current & Returning Students |
Tuition & Fees | $65,234 | $43,256 | $21,628 |
Living Expenses | $18,444 | $12,296 | $6,148 |
Other: Books & Supplies | $786 | $524 | $262 |
Total: | $84,464 |
$56,076 |
$28,038 |
The following Rady School Programs minimum funding requirements may vary for continuing students filing an extension of their program end date.
*To determine fees required for I-20 or DS-2019 Extensions:
Rady School: MS in Business Analytics (MSBA) |
NEW ADMITS: Summer and 1 Academic Year (11 Months) |
2-Quarter (6 Months) Extension for Current & Returning Students |
1-Quarter (3 Months) Extension for Current & Returning Students |
Tuition & Fees | $71,912 | Review here* | Review here* |
Living Expenses | $24,295 | ||
Other: Books & Supplies | $0 | ||
Total: | $96,207 |
Rady School: Master of Finance (MF) |
NEW ADMITS: 1 Academic Year and Summer (12 Months) | 9-Month Extension (Current Students Only) |
2-Quarter (6 Months) Extension for Current & Returning Students | 1-Quarter (3 Months) Extension for Current & Returning Students |
Tuition & Fees | $79,260 | Review here* | Review here* | Review here* |
Living Expenses | $24,295 | |||
Other: Books & Supplies | $0 | |||
Total: | $103,555 |
Rady School: Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAc) |
NEW ADMITS: 1 Academic Year/3 Quarters (9 Months) | 2-Quarter (6 Months) Extension for Current & Returning Students | 1-Quarter (3 Months) Extension for Current & Returning Students) |
Tuition & Fees | $71,560 | Review here* | Review here* |
Living Expenses | $21,099 | ||
Other: Books & Supplies | $0 | ||
Total: | $92,659 |
Note: all fees are calculated based on UCSD’s Cost of Attendance figures and are subject to change without notice. ISPO includes the cost of health insurance and One-time Document Fees in its estimates.
GPS: Master of International Affairs (MIA) and Master of Public Policy (MPP) |
NEW ADMITS: 1 Academic Year/3 Quarters (9 Months) Current Students: 1-Academic-Year (9 Months) Extension |
2-Quarter (6 Months) Extension for Current & Returning Students | 1-Quarter (3 Months) Extension for Current & Returning Students |
Tuition & Fees | $40,747 | $27,031 | $13,516 |
Living Expenses | $18,444 | $12,296 | $6,148 |
Other: Books & Supplies | $786 | $524 | $262 |
Total: | $59,977 |
$39,851 |
$19,926 |
GPS: Master of Chinese Economic and Political Affairs (MCEPA) |
NEW ADMITS: 1 Academic Year/3 Quarters (9 Months) Current Students: 1-Academic-Year (9 Months) Extension |
2-Quarter (6 Months) Extension for Current & Returning Students | 1-Quarter (3 Months) Extension for Current & Returning Students |
Tuition & Fees | $44,342 | $29,428 | $14,714 |
Living Expenses | $18,444 | $12,296 | $6,148 |
Other: Books & Supplies | $786 | $524 | $262 |
Total: | $63,572 |
$42,248 |
$21,124 |
GPS: MAS in International Affairs (MAS-IA) |
NEW ADMITS: 1 Academic Year/3 Quarters (9 Months) Current Students: 1-Academic-Year (9 Months) Extension |
2-Quarter (6 Months) Extension for Current & Returning Students | 1-Quarter (3 Months) Extension for Current & Returning Students |
Tuition & Fees | $50,810 | $33,740 | $16,870 |
Living Expenses | $18,444 | $12,296 | $6,148 |
Other: Books & Supplies | $786 | $524 | $262 |
Total: | $70,040 |
$46,560 |
$23,280 |
Note: all fees are calculated based on UCSD’s Cost of Attendance figures and are subject to change without notice. ISPO includes the cost of health insurance and One-time Document Fees in its estimates.
Scripps Institute of Oceanography (SIO): MAS Climate Science & Policy |
NEW ADMITS: Summer and 1 Academic Year (12 Months) |
3-Quarter (9 Months) Extension for Current & Returning Students | 2-Quarter (6 Months) Extension for Current & Returning Students | 1-Quarter (3 Months) Extension for Current & Returning Students |
Tuition & Fees | $37,930 | $29,739 | $19,826 | $9,913 |
Living Expenses | $32,100 | $25,104 | $16,736 | $8,368 |
Other: Books & Supplies | $1,024 | $786 | $524 | $262 |
Total: | $71,054 | $55,629 | $37,086 | $18,543 |
Scripps Institute of Oceanography (SIO): MAS in Marine Biodiversity & Conservation |
NEW ADMITS: Summer and 1 Academic Year (12 Months) | 3-Quarter (9 Months) Extension for Current & Returning Students | 2-Quarter (6 Months) Extension for Current & Returning Students | 1-Quarter (3 Months) Extension for Current & Returning Students |
Tuition & Fees | $39,680 | $33,327 | $22,218 | $11,109 |
Living Expenses | $32,400 | $25,104 | $16,736 | $8,368 |
Other: Books & Supplies | $1,024 | $786 | $524 | $262 |
Total: | $73,104 |
$59,217 |
$39,478 |
$19,739 |
Health Sciences: MAS in Clinical Research |
NEW ADMITS: Summer and 1 Academic Year (12 Months) | 3-Quarter (9 Months) Extension for Current & Returning Students | 2-Quarter (6 Months) Extension for Current & Returning Students | 1-Quarter (3 Months) Extension for Current & Returning Students |
Tuition & Fees | $36,230 | $32,445 | $21,630 | $10,815 |
Living Expenses | $32,400 | $25,104 | $16,736 | $8,368 |
Other: Books & Supplies | $1,024 | $786 | $524 | $262 |
Total: | $69,654 | $58,335 | $38,890 | $19,445 |
Health Sciences: MS in Drug Development and Product Management |
NEW ADMITS: 1 Academic Year/3 Quarters (9 Months) |
2-Quarter (6 Months) Extension for Current & Returning Students | 1-Quarter (3 Months) Extension for Current & Returning Students |
Tuition & Fees | $33,365 | $22,110 | $11,055 |
Living Expenses | $25,104 | $16,736 | $8,368 |
Other: Books & Supplies | $786 | $524 | $262 |
Total: | $59,255 | $39,370 | $19,685 |
HWSPH: Master of Public Health |
NEW ADMITS: Summer and 1 Academic Year (12 Months) | 3-Quarter (9 Months) Extension for Current & Returning Students | 2-Quarter (6 Months) Extension for Current & Returning Students | 1-Quarter (3 Months) Extension for Current & Returning Students |
Tuition & Fees | $46,630 | $38,505 | $25,670 | $12,835 |
Living Expenses | $31,498 | $25,104 | $16,736 | $8,368 |
Other: Books & Supplies | $1,024 | $786 | $524 | $262 |
Total: | $79,152 | $64,395 | $42,930 | $21,465 |
JSOE: MAS in Architecture-Based Systems Engineering Leadership |
NEW ADMITS: 1 Academic Year and Summer (12 Months) |
3-Quarter (9 Months) Extension for Current & Returning Students | 2-Quarter (6 Months) Extension for Current & Returning Students | 1-Quarter (3 Months) Extension for Current & Returning Students |
Tuition & Fees | $35,810 | $33,015 | $22,010 | $11,005 |
Living Expenses | $31,490 | $25,098 | $16,732 | $8,366 |
Other: Books & Supplies | $1,024 | $786 | $524 | $262 |
Total: | $68,324 | $58,899 | $39,266 | $19,633 |
CSS: MS in Computational Social Science |
NEW ADMITS: Summer and 1 Academic Year (12 Months) |
3-Quarter (9 Months) Extension for Current & Returning Students | 2-Quarter (6 Months) Extension for Current & Returning Students | 1-Quarter (3 Months) Extension for Current & Returning Students |
Tuition & Fees | $50,278 | $37,653 | $25,102 | $12,551 |
Living Expenses | $32,100 | $25,104 | $16,736 | $8,368 |
Other: Books & Supplies | $1,024 | $786 | $524 | $262 |
Total: | $83,402 | $63,543 | $42,362 | $21,181 |
Note: all fees are calculated based on UCSD’s Cost of Attendance figures and are subject to change without notice. ISPO includes the cost of health insurance and One-time Document Fees in its estimates.
Note: If you are accompanied by a spouse, and/or children under 21 years old, you must add the following amounts to the total required. If you have more than 2 dependents, add the "2nd dependent costs" for each additional dependent.
Spouse and/or Child | 1 Academic Year/3 Quarters (9 Months) | 2 Quarters (6 Months) | 1 Quarter (3 Months) |
1st Dependent | $7,200 | $4,800 | $2,400 |
2nd Dependent | $3,600 | $2,400 | $1,200 |