Financial Affidavit 2025 - Instructions and Estimated Expenses - Form Requirements

Sep 15, 2026

Uploaded by Gloria

Financial Affidavit instructions for F-1 applicants requiring submission of page two of the form with handwritten signatures and supporting financial documents to demonstrate the ability to pay tuition, fees, and living expenses for the first academic year. The document outlines submission steps for undergraduate and graduate applicants, provides estimated expenses by academic level, and states enrollment unit requirements to maintain U.S. legal status. It also specifies document language, format, issue-date rules, and preferred banking letter or statement types.

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Reading Time1 min

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INSTRUCTIONS

Submission steps for undergraduate and graduate applicants

ESTIMATED EXPENSES

FINANCIAL DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS

Preferred bank document and acceptable financial documents

FINANCIAL AFFIDAVIT FORM

Personal information

Dependents

Source of funding

FINANCIAL AFFIDAVIT INSTRUCTIONS All applicants planning to be in F-1 status are required to complete this form and provide financial supporting documents to demonstrate their ability to pay all tuition, fees and living expenses for the first year of their academic program. An I-20 Certificate of Eligibility will be issued to the student once admitted to the University and financial documents have been verified. INSTRUCTIONS 1. Complete and submit page two of this form. Handwritten signatures are required – computer generated not acceptable. 2. Undergraduate Applicants – in order of preference to quickly and accurately complete this requirement: 1. Upload page 2 of this form and copy of bank letter/document(s) in the Program Materials section of Cal State Apply before submitting the application. 2. Upload page 2 of this form and copy of bank letter/document(s) to the SF State Gateway page after submitting the online application and receiving a 9-digit student ID number for your SF State login. 3. Email page 2 of this form and copy of bank letter/document(s) as PDF attachments to Undergraduate Admissions, [ugintl@sfsu.edu](ugintl@sfsu.edu) Graduate Applicants: Email page 2 of this form with copy of bank documents to Graduate Studies [at](at gradstudies@sfsu.edu)[ ](at gradstudies@sfsu.edu)[gradstudies@sfsu.edu](at gradstudies@sfsu.edu) ESTIMATED EXPENSES Estimated expenses are for one academic year (two academic semesters, summer not included) . Estimated tuition, fees, expenses, etc. below, are subject to change without prior notice; actual expenses may vary. To maintain legal status in the U.S. undergraduate students must enroll in at least 12 units. Graduate/credential students must enroll in at least 8 units each semester. | | Tuition & Fees | Room & Board | Other Expenses** | Total | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Undgraduate (12 units per semester) | $17,930.00 | $22,230.00 | $8,895.00 | $49,055.00 | | Graduate* (8 units per semester) | $16,094.00 | $22,230.00 | $8,895.00 | $47,219.00 | | Credential (8 units per semester) | $15,548.00 | $22,230.00 | $8,895.00 | $46,673.00 | | MBA/MSA/MSBA (8 units per semester) | $23,054.00 | $22,230.00 | $8,895.00 | $54,179.00 | | MPA (8 units per semester) | $17,794.00 | $22,230.00 | $8,895.00 | $48,919.00 | *Graduate: Includes Post Baccalaureate and 2nd Baccalaureate Degree **Other Expenses: Books, Supplies, Transportation, Personal Expenses, and SF State Sponsored Health Insurance plan. Students must purchase the SF State Sponsored Health [Insurance plan before class registration:](Insurance plan before class registration: oip.sfsu.edu/healthinsurance. It)[ ](Insurance plan before class registration: oip.sfsu.edu/healthinsurance. It)[oip.sfsu.edu/healthinsurance](Insurance plan before class registration: oip.sfsu.edu/healthinsurance. It)[. It](Insurance plan before class registration: oip.sfsu.edu/healthinsurance. It) is highly recommended that students purchase additional health insurance coverage for dependents (spouse/child). FINANCIAL DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS: Financial documents that demonstrate proof of funding must: • Be in English or be accompanied by a certified word-for-word English translation • Be on official bank letterhead, with bank stamp or bank officer’s signature • Show minimum funding required for one academic year and include type of currency • Include an issue date that is no earlier than June 1 for Spring term applications and October 1 for Fall term applications. • Include the account holder’s name (if the bank account is not in student’s name, then name on bank letter/document must match name of sponsor in the “Sponsor Agreement Section \#4” of this Financial Affidavit Form) . PREFERRED BANK DOCUMENT: in order of preference to quickly and accurately complete this requirement: 1. For a sample of the bank letter, [go to](go to future.sfsu.edu/financial-affidavit. Letter must:)[ ](go to future.sfsu.edu/financial-affidavi

FAQs

Who must complete the Financial Affidavit, and what is it used for?

Applicants planning to be in F-1 status must complete the form and provide financial supporting documents to demonstrate the ability to pay tuition, fees, and living expenses for the first academic year. After admission and verification, an I-20 Certificate of Eligibility is issued.

What are the submission requirements for page two of the form?

Applicants must complete and submit page two and provide handwritten signatures; computer-generated signatures are not acceptable. Undergraduate applicants have specific upload or email steps before or after receiving a 9-digit student ID.

What financial document requirements must supporting documents meet?

Documents must be in English or include a certified word-for-word English translation, be on official bank letterhead with a stamp or officer signature, show minimum funding for one academic year with currency type, and include an issue date meeting term-specific deadlines. The account holder name must match the student or sponsor rules stated in the form.

Sep 15, 2026

Uploaded by Gloria