Fuller Theological Seminary International Services Office
135 N. Oakland Ave., Pasadena, CA 91182 ph. 626.584.5395 fax. 626.304.3730 www.fuller.edu/iso iso@fuller.edu
Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20) Application Instructions
Fuller Theological Seminary | International Services Office
Certificate of Eligibility Application:
Please read these instructions carefully before beginning the I-20 Application. Incorrect or
incomplete information may lead to processing delays and/or the denial of a student visa.
A Certificate of Eligibility is only issued to students who have been accepted to Fuller
Theological Seminary as a student in a degree or eligible certificate program
Completion of this form does not guarantee Certificate of Eligibility issuance
The International Services Office (ISO) cannot process your request until you have submitted
financial documents demonstrating your ability to finance your studies
Complete the Certificate of Eligibility Application and submit via mail, fax or e-mail to ISO
Submit the Certificate of Eligibility Application 3 months prior to your program start date
Instructions for Completing the Certificate of Eligibility Application:
Section 1: Fill out information exactly as it appears on your passport
Section 2: Fill your permanent address (your address in your home country)
Section 3: Please read these instructions regarding shipping method and sign up with UEMS
Section 4: Fill out information exactly as it appears on your dependents’ passport
Section 5: Click “Calculate Amounts” after selecting a degree program and start quarter
Section 6: U.S. regulations require all international students to demonstrate that they have
sufficient funds for their program of study (includes tuition, school fees, living expenses for
students and their dependents). For the purpose of issuing a Certificate of Eligibility, F-1
students must verify funds for one year of studies and access to sufficient funds to cover
subsequent years.
o If you are supporting yourself, provide a bank statement written or translated into
English verifying that you have the stated funds
o If you are receiving a scholarship, government grant, government loan, or a private bank
loan, submit your award letter in lieu of the DFS and bank statement
o If you will be supported by someone other than yourself, each person or organization
providing financial support must complete a Confidential Declaration of Financial
Support (DFS)
o Each DFS must be accompanied by financial documents written or translated into English
verifying sufficient funds to fulfill stated financial commitment
Acceptable financial documents:
Bank statement (written or translated into English with USD equivalent)
Letter from a bank on official letterhead signed by an authorized bank
official (written or translated into English with USD equivalent)
Unacceptable financial documents:
Tax statements
Proof of property ownership
Retirement account
Stocks
Insurance policies
o Totals for Sections 6 should match or exceed total in Section 5
Sign and date at the bottom