You have been recommended for admission without financial aid. F-1 visa holders require documentation of support. Year 1: send an original current dated bank statement showing U.S. $34,000. Photocopies/facsimile documents are not accepted. Sponsors cannot be on F or J visas and must provide an original signed and dated affidavit, specifying annual funds committed. Each person whose name appears on the bank statement must sign to avoid processing delays. All funds must be certified within 9 months of your start date. Documents are not returned; obtain additional sets for your needs. Year 2+: Each additional year requires funds of $2000 above the previous year. Sponsors must pledge support by signing the affidavit. If self-supporting, indicate sources of funds and provide bank statement(s) for the entire length of study. (PhD candidates without Masters can expect to document 7 years, or $250,000; PhD candidates with Masters need to document 5 years or $178,000; Masters candidates must document $106,000. Individual student living expenses vary, and tuition and fees are subject to change.) Certified and projected funds are required before an I-20 can be issued. Send time-sensitive documents by express mail and include $30 check or money order, if you wish express return (recommended). Dependents require additional documentation: $5,000 for spouse, $3,750 for each child. Include names, dates and places of birth. There is also a SEVIS fee of U.S. $50 for spouse and U.S. $25 for each child. For a financial documentation form, please go to http://gradstudy.rutgers.edu, click on application, click downloadable, and select the form. Linda Costa, Email: smeds@rci.rutgers.edu