Financial Statement - International student not needing aid

[ysbera]

<p>On a thread posted below mine somebody said that all international students regardless of applying to financial aid or not must complete a financial statement. I am wondering how important is this and do any of you know if any other university requires a financial statement for international students not applying for aid?</p>

<p>~ Because I recently just realized I need to fill this out, there is no time for me to get a signature from the bank. If I don't send this in, how much will it affect me?</p>

[swimcatsmom]

<p>from [Harvard</a> College Admissions Office: Prospective Students](<a href=“http://www.admissions.college.harvard.edu/prospective/international/financial_aid/index.html]Harvard”>http://www.admissions.college.harvard.edu/prospective/international/financial_aid/index.html)</p>

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Students who are not United States citizens or permanent residents should complete the “Financial Statement for Students from Foreign Countries.” If you do not have a copy of this form, please request one from our office or download the forms. This form must be completed by all incoming students who are not United States citizens or permanent residents, whether or not they plan to apply for financial aid. Without complete information and appropriate certification, visa documents cannot be issued. For more information, please refer to the Financial Aid Website.

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<p>All US universities require it. it is part of what has to be provided to get a Visa.

The purpose of the Certification of Finances is to help colleges and universities obtain complete and accurate information about the funds available to international applicants who want to study in the United States. Strict government regulations, rising educational costs, and economic condit<em>ions have made verification of financial resources of international applicants essential. Institutions
do not have the option of deciding whether or not to verify the financial resources of their international applicants; financial verification must be made prior to institutional issuance of a certificate of Eligibility (Form I</em>20 or DS<em>2019). This form is designed to standardize financial information provided by applicants to colleges, universities, and U.S. consuls. By completing and returning this form to the college/university
requiring it, an applicant, if admitted, may obtain that college’s authorization and issuance of a
Certificate of Eligibility (Form I</em>20 or DS*2019). If parents and/or sponsors are unable to obtain a bank official’s verification, it is recommended that institutions forward a copy of the International
Student Financial Aid Application to the family for completion. The institution should attach a copy of this Certification to the Certificate of Eligibility. U.S. consuls scrutinize the statements of
financial resources given by nonimmigrant visa applicants. This Certification will help such officials make their decisions and expedite visa issuance.

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[ysbera]

<p>Thanks </p>

<p>Some universities only require it after they admit you but Harvard requires it by Feb 1st. Is this related to admission decision or just for I-20? I can’t really send one in before the deadline because I can’t get a bank statement so soon.</p>

[swimcatsmom]

<p>I have no idea. Ask them.</p>