Below are the accepted financial documents and the information required to demonstrate proof of funding for your I-20 or DS-2019 to be processed. To avoid delays, please refrain from calling or emailing to inquire about the status of your I-20. We understand the importance of this document and are processing requests as quickly as possible. An email will be sent to your S&T Student Email Account once your I-20 is completed, or if any required items are missing. Allow up to ten business days from the date of your request for the processing, review, and issuance of your I-20. 

Financial Institution Certification Form

Complete the Financial Institutional Certification Form found on the linked page, please provide the following information in English:

• Name of the account holder. 
• Current Available Balance of Account.
• Official Bank Stamp and the signature of an authorized bank representative.
• Acceptable Account Types:  Business, Investment, Checking, Savings, Current, Deposit

Balance Certification Document

All balance certificates must include the following:

• Name of the account holder. 
• Current Available Balance of Account.
• Official Bank Stamp and the signature of an authorized bank representative.
• Acceptable Account Types:  Business, Investment, Checking, Savings, Current, Deposit.
• The financial institution's letterhead, logo, address, email, and telephone number.
• If the account is not in your name, you must complete an Affidavit of Support, otherwise the form is not required. 

Graduate Assistantship Offer Letters

Offer letters are considered financial funding documents that require the signatures of both the faculty member and the student.

Educational Loan Letters

Please submit a loan letter translated in English. 

• Date of issuance.
• Approved Loan Amount.
• Letter must be approved for Educational Expenses.
• Official letterhead that includes logo, address, email, and telephone number of financial institution.

Non-Acceptable Financial Documents

• Chartered Accountant Statement.
• Credit Card Statements.
• Employer Letters/Salary Statement.
• Fraternity Scholarships.
• Life Insurance Statement.
• Non liquid Investment.
• Real Estate Statement.
• Stock Market Statement.
• Tax Return Documents.
• Valuation Statement (Jewelry, Gold, Property).

Sponsored students are on full scholarship from their home government, company, or other sponsoring organization. This does not include funding from family members, friends, or through education loans. For their I-20 or DS-2019 to be issued, we require a financial guarantee letter from the sponsor which includes the following information:

• Student’s name
• Beginning semester – must state specific semester (for example, Fall 2017)
• Major to which student was admitted – must state specific degree program (for example: Petroleum Engineering)
• Degree level – must state specific degree level (for example: BS or Bachelor’s)
• Duration of sponsorship
• If English language training is covered
• If insurance is covered
• If the sponsorship covers dependents
• Stipend amounts

Financial guarantee letters should be sent to Sponsored Student Services at iasss@mst.edu. If sponsored students or sponsors have any questions about the financial guarantee, please use the email just mentioned.

To request a deferral complete the Change of Term/Admission Cancellation Form

When you receive the updated admission letter which will be received in your application portal, log in to the ISSS Gateway Portal go to the Request Center, and select deferral request, upload a copy of the deferral admission letter and submit.

Please read over the deferral policy:

• Students are allowed to defer only once, and only to the next term that the program enrolls.
• Funded Students (those holding a GA) or PhD non-funded can defer up to two terms at one time.
• Departments will need to let Admissions know if funding is available for the term selected. The student email requesting the deferral will need to be included in that permission.

• $100 Deferral Deposit fee applies and must be paid in advance by the student to defer.* 

• Students will have to reapply for admission after they have reached the deferral limit above. 
• If students have already deferred once, they must reapply.
• If a student reapplies, they will need to pay any associated application fees.

*The deferral fee of $100.00 will be applied toward the student’s account once the student enrolls.

 By paying this fee, you are confirming that you have read and understood this policy and confirm the deferral.

Once you've submitted the Change of Term/Admission Cancellation Form, the deferral deposit will be added to your account. Upon receiving your payment, your deferral request will be processed and an updated admission letter will be issued.  

When you receive the deferral admission letter login to the ISSS Gateway Portal go to the Request Center, and select deferral request.  You will need to upload a copy of the deferral admission letter and submit the deferral request for an updated I-20.

Dependents

Spouses and unmarried children under the age of 21 years old are considered dependents of F-1/J-1 students.  They can be admitted the United States under the F-2/J-2 non-immigration status.

To add a dependent, include the required documents listed below and upload to your application status page.

• Copy of passport for each dependent
• Copy of marriage certificate for your and your spouse (must be in English)
• Copy of birth certificate for each child (must be in English)
• Financial Documentation: An Additional $4,000 of financial support for each dependent is required