<p>I am an international student living in the US.
On the NYU site it says </p>
<p>If your studies are being financed by means of your own savings, parental support, outside private or government scholarships, or any combination of these, you must arrange to send official letters or similar certificates as proof of such support. Please be certain to include your name and date of birth on each document you submit.</p>
<p>What does this even mean??</p>
<p>How do you plan to pay your tuition bill? NYU is asking you for proof of your funds to cover the cost of your college education. (If you have enough money in your savings account, get a bank statement with the balance of the account. If your parents will pay it from current income, get a pay stub showing that they do indeed have a high enough income to spare $50,000 a year. If you have a scholarship, ask the person in charge of your scholarship to send a letter to NYU on your behalf. Etc.)</p>
<p>NYU is legally required to verify the financial situation of all international students.</p>
<p>What part don’t you understand?
I think it’s fairly straightforward. If you’re intending to pay for the college by any of the means mentioned, you’re required to certify that by letters and proof which have your name and date of birth on them.</p>
<p>I understand. But who would I get the proof from and what kind of letter is required? Thanks!</p>
<p>you need a bank letter.</p>
<p>“…who would I get the proof from and what kind of letter is required?”</p>
<p>Pick up the phone. Call NYU and ask for more detailed instructions. Don’t feel bad about doing this! They answer this kind of question many times every single day.</p>
<p>If you’re not an F1 international, you don’t need the school to sponsor your visa and you don’t need to worry about it. Btw, this is not legal advice. There are different rules for F1/J1 students vs. non-F1/J1 students.</p>