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An I-20 Certificate of Eligibility will be issued to the student once admitted to the University and financial documents have been verified.  \nINSTRUCTIONS  \n1. Complete and submit page two of this form. Handwritten signatures are required – computer generated not acceptable.  \n2.  Undergraduate Applicants – in order of preference to quickly and accurately complete this requirement:  \n1. 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.  \n2. 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.  \n3. 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)  \nGraduate 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)  \nESTIMATED EXPENSES  \nEstimated 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.  \n\n|  | Tuition & Fees | Room & Board | Other Expenses** | Total |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Undgraduate (12 units per semester) | $17,930.00 | $22,230.00 | $8,895.00 | $49,055.00 |\n| Graduate* (8 units per semester) | $16,094.00 | $22,230.00 | $8,895.00 | $47,219.00 |\n| Credential (8 units per semester) | $15,548.00 | $22,230.00 | $8,895.00 | $46,673.00 |\n| MBA/MSA/MSBA (8 units per semester) | $23,054.00 | $22,230.00 | $8,895.00 | $54,179.00 |\n| MPA (8 units per semester) | $17,794.00 | $22,230.00 | $8,895.00 | $48,919.00 |\n\n*Graduate: Includes Post Baccalaureate and 2nd Baccalaureate Degree  \n**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).  \nFINANCIAL DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS: Financial documents that demonstrate proof of funding must:  \n• Be in English or be accompanied by a certified word-for-word English translation  \n• Be on official bank letterhead, with bank stamp or bank officer’s signature  \n• Show minimum funding required for one academic year and include type of currency  \n• Include an issue date that is no earlier than June 1 for Spring term applications and October 1 for Fall term applications.  \n• 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) .  \nPREFERRED BANK DOCUMENT: in order of preference to quickly and accurately complete this requirement:  \n1. 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