Deadline: May 15
International students must apply for two important documents in order to enroll in school in the United States:
- an I-20, issued by Yale University
- a student visa, issued by the U.S. Embassy.
The U.S. government requires you to submit documentation (including bank statements) to the Office of Admissions to prove that you are financially able to support your education.
Submit bank statements and affidavits to the Office of Admissions. Photocopies, scans to e-mail, and faxes are acceptable.
Calculate: the amount you must show equals the total estimated cost of tuition and living expenses for one year ($41,505), MINUS your full-tuition scholarship ($27,000), MINUS your fellowship for living expenses from Yale. The remaining cost is the amount you must show. You must submit bank statements or other documentation proving that you possess at least this amount in liquid funds.
The bank statements may be in your name or a sponsor’s name, or you may submit a combination. If you submit a bank statement from a sponsor (a family member or close friend agreeing to provide financial support), the sponsor must complete an Affidavit of Support. (The U.S. Embassy might also require your sponsor to complete form I-134.)
If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Admissions at any time. Please do not contact the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) at this time.