certification of finances
International Applications & Forms
The USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) requires students to prove how they will pay the costs for each year of study at Saint Mary's College of California. The college is required to verify your financial resources.
Every international applicant must prove their ability to pay the educational fees for their first year of study. The Certificate of Finance form, along with an estimate of cost, will be given to students in the application form. The estimated cost for Academic Year 2007-2008 is US$43,775.
This amount does not cover living expenses for the summer vacation period, or for your transportation costs to campus. Plan on a 3-7% increase in expenses per year.
The college does not offer summer courses. The residence halls are closed to students during June, July, and August. Students living in the residence halls need to pay for off-campus housing during this time if they plan to stay in the U.S.
As an F-1 Student visa holder, students are not authorized to work in the U.S. except under special circumstances. Do not include anticipated campus employment as part of your financial document.
Students should also plan on having an additional $3,000 (approximately) for out-of-pocket expenses for books, laundry/dry cleaning, entertainment, clothing, etc.
Once we receive your Certificate of Finances with a bank statement or other official bank document attached, we will issue a SEVIS I-20. You will need this document to apply for an F-1 student visa.
