2015-
2016 CERTIFICATE OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
International students are required to submit the Certificate of Financial Support (COFS) to fulfill conditions of the
United States government in obtaining an F-1 visa to study in the U.S. The COFS and all supporting financial
documents are required for international students coming from abroad or F-1 students transferring from another
U.S. institution. Please submit the completed form and supporting documents electronically
to thow@callutheran.edu
or via fax 805-493-3645.
IM
PORTANT INFORMATION
Before Cal Lutheran can issue a Form I-20, you must document sufficient funds available for your first year’s
educational and living expenses. Please refer to the estimated cost of attendance below. You must provide the
information required on this form – including the signature of your parent or guardian, as well as the signature of
an officer of your bank or other financial institution – to fulfill all financial requirements. All funds must be
guaranteed, either currently on deposit or documented in a scholarship letter if you are a sponsored student. Bank
statements (issued within the previous 6 months) may include checking or savings accounts, certificates of deposit,
or money market accounts.
ESTIMATED COST OF ATTENDANCE FOR 2015-2016
Tuition and Fees
$38,430
O
ne Time International Fee $250
International Student Fees
$1,000
Room and Board
$12,740
Books and Supplies
$1,750
M
iscellaneous Fees
$3,100
Total Costs $57,270
I. ST
UDENT INFORMATION (
Names must be listed exactly as it officially appears on your passport)
First Name: Email:
Middle Name: Date of Birth (m/d/y):
Last Name: CLU ID Number:
Please check if your family will accompany you. You must show evidence of an additional U.S. $6,200 per
year for each dependent and attach a copy of passport identification page or birth certificate for each dependent.
II. AD
DRESS INFORMATION
Foreign Address
U.S. Address (if available)
Street 1: Street 1:
Street 2: Street 2:
City: City:
State: State:
Zip code: Zip code:
Country:
To which mailing address should we send your Form I-20? Foreign U.S.
