International Student Services
1519 Clearlake Road, Building 11, Second Floor, Cocoa, Florida 32922
Phone: 321-433-7341 – Email: iss@easternflorida.edu
I-20 Request Form and Proof of Finances Instructions (AA/AS)
Please read the instructions and requirements carefully before submitting your financial documents.
What is a Form I-20?
The Certificate of Eligibility Form I-20 is a U.S. government form that EFSC uses to certify that you are
eligible for F-1 status. You need an I-20 to obtain an F-1 student visa and to keep lawful F-1 status when
transferring or changing schools in the U.S.
What financial proof do I need to submit to get an I-20?
Bank statement or bank letter showing a minimum of $22,426.00 USD
I-20 Request Form
What are the Financial Support Document Requirements?
Can I have a sponsor?
Yes, if the bank statement is from someone else’s account, then they are your sponsor
All sponsors must complete the Sponsor Section of the I-20 Request Form
You may have more than one sponsor
What if I have an Athletic Scholarship?
If you are receiving an athletic scholarship, write “LOI” as the scholarship name
All athletes must submit a bank statement of $1,000 USD for mandatory health insurance and emergency
fee purposes
If your scholarship does not include books and/or room and board, you are required to show proof of
finances for each item not included
What is the deadline to apply to EFSC?
Apply from outside the U.S.
Transfer within the U.S.
Bank statement -OR- bank letter
on letterhead dated within last
30 days
All balances must show a specific
dollar amount
Employer letters, stocks or
bonds, personal statements,
asset appraisals, investment
accounts, etc.
Balance listed as “enough” or
“sufficient funds”