<p>I applied to college in the US as an international student and I have to fill out the Certification of Finances Form. What is its purpose? Is it to prove that you can pay your university expenses or to prove that you can afford to live in the US? I aim for full need-based financial aid, should I write $0 available? My parents can only help me with $200 a month, so approximately $2000 a year, but this money will be kind of my pocket money. I I write down this amount, will they deduct it from the amount offered as financial aid?</p>
<p>All international students MUST complete this form. It is to verify that you have the funds to support your college and living costs. You can include awarded financial aid and approved loans. </p>
<p>You will not get a visa to study here without completing this form AND that includes evidence of your finances.</p>
<p>You will also need to carry a copy with you - along with all of your other documents - any time you want to re-enter the U.S. You can leave without it, but you will need it to get back in.</p>
<p>I understand that but at this moment I can’t afford to pay for university expenses, that’s why I applied for financial aid. And I do not know how much the college will give me so I only filled what remains to my parents after paying all the taxes and expenses - $2000</p>
<p>If the college asks CoF from aid students too, they surely want to know about the sources available to you. They don’t care whether you can fully afford your education or you need 100% aid. So write down what your parents are going to pay for your education.</p>
<p>EDIT: Don’t fret!! It’s not a matter of concern!:)</p>
<p>The I-20 form is to be filled in together with your prospective school as far as I am aware. This means that if you are getting financial aid, the school will write that for you. </p>
<p>You cannot apply for a visa to the United States, unless you have already been accepted by an institution. You will need to wait for your decision to come later this year.</p>
<p>Some colleges ask for the CoF while applying. They will probably include the CoF along with the aid award form and I-20 later on if the student decides to matriculate at that college (Though this will happen if the college accepts the student:p).</p>
<p>But at this moment I do not even have this amount, the money will come from my parent’s income - $200 monthly. Do they ask for money I already have?</p>
<p>8b. PARENTS
Money available from sources
other than savings.</p>