You have been recommended for admission without financial support. F-1 visa holders are required to submit financial documentation of support. Year 1: send an original current dated bank statement showing U.S. $42,000. 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 the Certification of Funds or an Affidavit 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 approximate funds of $2,000 above the previous year. Sponsors must pledge support by signing the affidavit. If self-supporting, indicate sources of funds as personal and provide bank statement(s) for the entire length of study. 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, if you wish express return (recommended) include a $30 check or money order. 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 for spouse and for each child. For the financial documentation form, please go to http://gradstudy.rutgers.edu, click on forms library, and print the Financial Statement-Certification of Funds. Linda Costa, Email: smeds@rci.rutgers.edu