Request for Form I-20 & Certificate of Finances
Instructions
International Students 2020 - 2021
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Please review the following instructions before completing the Request for Form I-20.
Section I. Personal Information
What will be your major/program of study? This information is required and will appear on your I-20. Consular
officials may inquire about your course of study, so be sure that it accurately reflects your academic interests (i.e.,
Computer Science, Business Analytics, Mechanical Engineering, etc.).
If you are currently in the U.S., what is your visa status?
(F1, H4, R2 or any other type of non-immigrant visa)
*Students studying in the U.S. must submit photocopies of current I-20 and I-94 documents with their application form.
Section II. Address Information
Permanent Address. Must be a non-U.S. address to be issued the Form I-20. If you are currently living in the U.S.,
you must provide the address of a relative or friend abroad who will be able to retrieve your documents.
Mailing address. Provide if you want your documents to be sent to an address other than your permanent address.
Issuance of documents. Form I-20 will be mailed first-class, air mail. If you prefer to have documents mailed via
courier service (DHL, UPS, FedEx, etc.), you must request special handling from International Student Services (ISS)
via e-mail at: ISS@floridapoly.edu
. You must also provide billing information as you are solely responsible for all fees
associated with this service.
Section III. Source and Amount of Funding
USCIS regulations require evidence of financial support to verify students will be able to sufficiently cover the costs
of their education. Original documents or certified copies/letters must be provided by banks, sponsoring agencies,
etc., to confirm funding sources. Amounts provided must be equal to or greater than the estimated total cost of
attendance for 2018-2019 ($39,199 for undergraduates and $38,192 for graduates).
Source of Funds for 2020 - 2024. Please provide exact amounts for the academic year 2020 – 2021, and for each
subsequent year (2021 – 2022, 2022-2023, and 2023-2024), provide an estimate of the projected funds you plan to
receive.
Florida Polytechnic University Financial Aid. You must provide a copy of your Financial Aid award letter.
Your Personal Funds. Provide a bank statement or certified letter (with an English translation, as applicable) for
any income earned from employment, etc., that will be applied to the costs of your education.
Note: We need to ensure that there is a pattern of assets being set aside for the purpose of funding your education
and understand bank statements may fluctuate. Provide the most accurate information as possible.
Example: If you intend to provide $3,000 and your statement shows a balance of $1,000, that is to be expected. The
amount provided on this form should be the amount you plan to have available at the time you travel to the U.S.
Family/Relative Funds. Provide a bank statement or certified letter indicating the amount of funds your family
members plan to apply towards the costs of your education.
(Please see Note and Example sections above.)
Government or Sponsoring Agency. If you will receive any money (scholarships, grants) in addition to, or in place
of, the funding sources listed above, you must provide the official letter(s) of support/award, along with the
amount.
Other. List any other funds being provided that do not apply to the previous sections here (stocks, etc.).
Sections IV & V. Verification & Student Signature
Signatures are required from any persons providing funds and the student submitting the I-20 Request.