I-20 Information Packet

I-20 Application Informational Packet
Students beginning their studies in the
English Language Academy
I-20 Application Information
This is the first step in obtaining an F-1 visa, so that you may enter the United States to study for your degree. Please
read the following information very carefully to ensure a smooth application process.
Form I-20
The I-20 Form is the initial record that we have created for you in the United States Student Exchange Visitor
Information System (SEVIS). You, the student, are responsible for completing the electronic I-20 application that will be
used to create your I-20 Form. The electronic I-20 application does not save; you must complete it and submit it all at
once. There is a percentage bar at the top of the application that indicates how far you are in completing the
application. Please read through this information packet before starting your I-20 application. You can access the
electronic I-20 application at www.mcphs.edu/I-20application
Required documents for all students:
□ Form I-20 application
□ Copy of Passport Identification page(s)
□ Proof of Funds: see “Funding your Education” section in this document for more details
Transfer of School from another school
If you attended another U.S. school last term in F-1 status, and are just home on holiday between academic terms, you
are considered a “School Transfer” and need to have your SEVIS record transferred to us before your Form I-20 may be
issued. Please contact your international student advisor at your previous school immediately to authorize the release of
your records to us.
You will need to provide your international student advisor at your previous school with the completed Transfer of
Schools form for signature. This form is available on page 3 or located at www.mcphs.edu/transferofschoolform
Please note, as a student transferring his/her I-20 from another school, you must provide us with the additional
documents below.
Required documents for students transferring from another school:
□ Copies of all your I-20’s (page 1 and 3 of each I-20)
□ Copies of your F-1 Visa stamp in your passport
□ Copies of your I-94 admission record
□ Change of Status Approval Evidence/ Document (if applicable)
□ The rest of the I-20 application, including MCPHS University “Transfer of Schools Form”
Biographical Information
In this section, we ask that you provide us with your name and address exactly as it appears in your passport. A copy of
your passport’s identification page is required to be sent to us.
Funding your Education
As an F-1 student, you are required to prove your ability to fully fund your Total Estimated Annual Budget for your
studies in the U.S. This includes tuition/fees as well as average living costs. Please refer to the MCPHS University
estimated budgets for 2014 – 2015 tuition and school fees, on page 6 or at www.mcphs.edu/2014-2015budget to
review the cost of your attendance for your program.
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Your financial support can come from any combination of the following sources in the U.S. and board. Please refer to
page 4 of this document or visit www.mcphs.edu/affidavitofsupport for more information on how to prove your
financial documentation.
Examples of your sources of funding and the required documentsPersonal accounts or revenue:
□ Bank/asset statement
□ Proof of Income (upon request)
o Examples are:
 Income tax return with most recent pay stub.
 Pay stubs from last six months.
 Documentation of investments.
Funds from MCPHS University:
□ Award letter
□ Scholarship certificate
Full scholarship from an organization or government
□ Valid copy of your full scholarship documentation
Please note, a valid copy must clearly state the following information: your name, program, program date,
MCPHS and whether or not your organization funds ESL training (for our English Language Academy). You are
not required to submit an Affidavit of Support.
Sponsor:
□ Affidavit of Support
□ Bank Statement
□ Proof of Income (MCPHS University may request this information)
Free Room and Board given by a sponsor:
□ Affidavit of Support
□ Lease, deed, rent receipts, utility bill (proof residence)
□ Proof of Income (MCPHS University may request this information)
All financial documents cannot be more than six months old.
Family members dependent on you during your studies
If you wish to have your spouse and/or your child accompany you during your studies, you must add the following
amounts to the total amount for which he/she provides proof of funding:
Spouse $12,500 per calendar year; each child: $3,036 per calendar year.
Please note that only a spouse or child can be considered a dependent
Required documents for dependents:
□ Passport identification page copy for each family member you have listed in the I-20 application.
Submission of Documents
Please return all I-20 application documents to MCPHS University, either by mail or scanned then emailed.
Email: [email protected]
Mail: MCPHS University
Admission Office
179 Longwood Ave
Boston, MA 02115
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us:
Phone: 800.225.5506
Email: [email protected]
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Transfer of Schools Form
International Students on F-1 visas who are transferring to MCPHS University from another academic institution must complete this form.
Section 1: To be completed by student – PLEASE PRINT
Name of Student
Date of Birth
Country of Citizenship
Country of Birth
Name of the school from which you are transferring and currently/most recently attended in the U.S.:
1) Date of your most recent entry to the United States (I-94 card)
Campus student is transferring to:  Boston
(Campus SEVIS code)
BOS214F00218000
 Worcester
 Manchester
BOS214F00218003
BOS214F00218004
I authorize the release of this information by the International Student Advisor for the purpose of the transfer of schools.
Student Signature
Date
Section 2: To be completed by the International Student Advisor at your current institution – PLEASE PRINT
2) SEVIS ID Number N
3) What is the SEVIS release date:
4) Would the student be eligible to continue at your institution?
If no, please elaborate on student situation
 YES  NO
5) Is the student currently in status?
6) Dates of attendance at your institution Begin Date:
7) CPT authorized from
to
OPT authorized from
Name of your institution
 YES  NO
End Date:
to
Address of your institution
International Advisor Name
Title
Phone
Signature
Email:
Date
Please return this form to:
Mail: MCPHS University
Admission Office
179 Longwood Ave
Boston, MA 02115
Email: [email protected]
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Additional Information on Sources of Funding
Your financial support can come from any combination of the following sources in the United States and abroad.
1) Personal accounts or revenue that come from your own resources, not those of a sponsor. Unless you have
enough funding to support yourself for your entire program of study, you will need a sponsor(s).
2) Funds from MCPHS University such as, a scholarship, a grant, an assistantship, or a fellowship. Not all College
support covers the entire program of study or all expenses, so you may need additional support to meet your
minimum annual costs.
3) Sponsors (parent(s), relative(s), spouse, organization(s), government, etc.) Each of your sponsors is required to
complete and sign the reverse side of this “AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT.” Please feel free to copy this form if more
than one sponsor is needed. Sponsors may also provide you with support in the form of room and board. Free
room and board is when you live with someone and don’t have to pay for your room and/or food. A sponsor
should promise only as much funding as he or she is able to give you.
Evidence required
 All documents must be provided in English.
 All funding must be in US dollars.
 Documents should be photocopies (not originals). You will need the originals of ALL the documents you have
sent us to take to the American Embassy when we send you your I-20.
 All documents must be less than six months old.
Proof of Income
Individual sponsors (including those that will provide free room and board) may supply income tax returns or
receipts with their most recent pay stub, or their pay stubs for the last six months, or their bank/investment
statements with a six month history. The sponsor may supply a letter from the bank or loan office. If a bank
statement is in the name of more than one person, each individual must submit an affidavit of support. We can’t
accept bank statements that do not specify monthly balances. The income of a company is not the income of the
owner of the business and will not be accepted as proof of income. The owner/sponsor must still provide proof
of income as well as the business registration and licenses.
Conditional requirements
 Sponsors of free room and board must also provide a copy of their lease, deed, rent receipts, or a utility bill.
 If you have a full financial guarantee from a government or organizational sponsorship, please submit this letter
instead of the affidavit of support form.
 If you are providing personal funds, you will need to submit a copy of your bank/asset statement (in your name)
which lists balances and deposits.
 If you are listing MCPHS University funds as a means of your support, you will need to provide a copy of your
award letter or contract stating exactly what you will be receiving and for how long.
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Affidavit of Support
I,
, promise that I can and will
sponsor name
give
no less than U.S. $
Full name of student
(including annual cost of living increases on this amount) for EVERY YEAR of the student’s
program of study at the MCPHS University.
My relationship to the student is:
Example: parent, spouse, brother/sister
My address is:
Telephone:
Fax:
Email:
The following persons are fully or partially dependent upon me for their support.
(Do not include the student named above).
Name
Relationship to me
Age
Name
Relationship to me
Age
Name
Relationship to me
Age
Name of my employer:
Annual salary:
(USD)
Other income:
(USD)
My proof of income and bank statements are attached:  Yes  No
I swear that the information I have provided above is true and correct.
Signature of Sponsor
Today’s Date
Please return this form to:
Mail: MCPHS University
Admission Office
179 Longwood Ave
Boston, MA 02115
Email: [email protected]
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I-20 English Language Academy Estimated Budgets
For students beginning their studies in the Academy
You are required to prove your ability to fund your study. You must prove that you have sufficient funds for:
A) Total Tuition and Fees
B) Total Living Expenses
C) Total Dependent Costs
D) Other Costs
The sum of these will be your total estimated annual budget.
A + B + C + D = Total Estimated Annual Budget
In order to calculate your total estimated annual budget, please use the estimated budgets on the following pages.
Your real costs may vary from these budgets, but the amounts in these budgets must be used for your I-20.
The duration of your stay will be estimated to two terms minimum. In order to calculate which amounts to use for your budget, you must add the amount of
your start term and the amount of the next full semester when calculating your Tuition and Fees, your Living Expenses and your Other Costs.
Use the amount that appears next to the start term of the first program you are accepted to (English Language Academy).
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A) Total Tuition and Fees
If you are beginning your studies in the English Language Academy:
START TERM
TUITION
PROGRAM
FEES
TOTAL
Summer I 2014
12,400
800
13,200
Summer II 2014
9,300
400
9,700
12,400
800
13,200
Fall II 2014
9,300
400
9,700
Spring 2015
12,400
800
13,200
9,300
400
9,700
Residence
Hall Dues
Res.
Hall
Damage
TOTAL
Fall 2014
Spring II 2015
ENTER YOUR TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS FOR TUITION AND FEES
A)
B) Total Living Expenses
Room and
Board
START TERM
Summer 2014
14,534
80
134
14,748
Summer II 2014
10,900
40
67
11,007
Fall 2014
14,534
80
134
14,748
Fall II 2014
10,900
40
67
11,007
Spring 2015
14,534
80
134
14,748
Spring II 2015
10,900
40
67
11,007
ENTER YOUR TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS FOR LIVING
B)
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C) Total Dependent Costs
Spouse: $1,041 per month, number of months in the English Language Academy as stated on your acceptance letter
Each Child: $253 per month, number of months in the English Language Academy as stated on your acceptance letter
Dependent – 1 Costs
Dependent – 2 Costs
Dependent – 3 Costs
Dependent – 4 Costs
Dependent – 5 Costs
ENTER YOUR TOTAL ESTIMATED EXPENSES FOR DEPENDENTS
C)
D) Other Costs
START TERM
Health Insurance
755
Summer 2014
(5/12/14-08/31/14)
Personal
Items and
Clothing
Books and
Supplies
2,370
950
424
4,499
1,777
712
212
3,269
2,370
950
424
5,998
1,777
712
212
4,568
2,370
950
424
5,249
1,777
712
212
3,821
Transportation
Total
568
Summer II 2014
(06/13/14-08/31/14)
2,254
Fall 2014
(09/03/14-08/31/15)
2,067
Fall II 2014
(10/21/14-08/31/15)
1,505
Spring 2015
(01/13/15-08/31/15)
Spring II 2015
(03/03/15-08/31/15)
1,130
ENTER YOUR TOTAL ESTIMATED OTHER COSTS
Total Estimated Annual Budget =
D)
A) + B )+ C) + D) =
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