Office of International Programs

The University of Akron

DECLARATION AND CERTIFICATION OF FINANCES (DCF)

FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS on F-1/J-1 VISAS
(This form can be downloaded at www.uakron.edu/oip)

2007-2008
The University of Akron requires confirmation of financial resources for each student on an F-1/J-1 visa prior
to issuing the form I-20 (for F-1) or DS-2019 (for J-1). The table below illustrates annual minimum funding
requirements. The following amounts are estimates and subject to change.
Expenses

Tuition and Fees**

(one academic year)
Living Expenses and
Health Insurance
(one calendar year)

Undergraduate

15,900.00

Graduate
(Except
CBAs*
Majors)

Graduate
All CBAs *
Majors

11,100.00

11,750.00

School of Law Programs

Day

Evening

J.D.

L.L.M.

J.D.

L.L.M.

26,090.00

26,190.00

20,960.00

13,040.00

11,210.00

Total
27.110.00
22,310.00
22,960.00
37,300.00
37,400.00
32,170.00
24,250.00
Expenses for
Dependent***
3,480.00 per each dependent (spouse, child)
*College of Business Administration. **Additional fees may apply. *** Include this amount if you are planning to bring the dependent.

Please attach the original bank statement(s) to this form. It must show the amount of funding currently at
your disposal to cover the first year expenses. You must demonstrate that adequate funds will be available
in the same amount throughout your program. The bank statement(s) must be original, in English, issued not
earlier than within one year prior to the starting date of your program, and show the amount in US dollars. If
translated, translation must be signed and sealed by the appropriate bank or government official.
Photocopies, scans, faxes, and prints from on-line accounts will not be accepted.

Students Certification (please mark all that applies):

Students Name: Last (Family)

First (Given)

Middle

Date of Birth

_____ I have my own funds to support my study. I attached the original bank statement(s) in accordance with
requirements above. The amount of funding is $_____________.
_____ I am planning to bring dependents. I provided each dependents name, date of birth, country of
birth/citizenship, the type of relationship on the page 2 of this form.
_____ I will be supported by the sponsor(s). Please see the sponsorship certification below.
_____ Other:
Students Signature

Date

Sponsors Certification: (If the sponsor is a U.S. citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident, he/she must complete and notarize the
Form I-134 Affidavit of Support. The form can be downloaded from the website http://www.uscis.gov. )

I am the financial sponsor of the above named student. I will provide the financial support at the amount
of $___________________ during the period ___________________________________.
My relationship to the student is ________________________________. I attached the original bank
statement(s) in accordance with the requirements stated above.
Sponsors Complete Address
Sponsors Name: Last (Family)

First (Given)

Sponsors Signature

Date

Please complete page 2

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Confirmation of Dependents
Students Name: Last (Family)

First (Given)

Date of Birth

Are you planning to arrive with your dependents (spouse and /or children)? Please mark the
appropriate box:

NO
YES

Family Name, Given Name

(As shown on passport)

Please just sign this form below.

Please complete the chart below.

Include information for each dependent that will be traveling with you. This
information will be used to create I-20s/DS-2019s for your dependents. Please
indicate their names exactly as they appear in their passports.

Date of Birth
(MM/DD/YYYY)

Country
of Birth

Country of
Citizenship

Gender

Relationship:
Spouse or Child

Note: The annual expense per dependent at The University of Akron is $3,480.00. Please be advised
that the Office of International Programs must have valid financial documents showing an amount that
covers both your expenses and your dependents expenses prior to the issuance of I-20s/DS-2019s.

Students Signature

Date

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