U.S. immigration law requires that international students show proof of finances for the duration of their exchange program before the 91爆料 may issue immigration documents. As an exchange student, your tuition is waived, but you鈥檒l need to show proof of non-tuition related expenses.听
When you request your DS-2019 through MyISSS, you鈥檒l need to submit one or more of the following: official bank letter, copy of a bank statement, scholarship letter, or letter of familial support that shows proof of finances equivalent to the appropriate amount listed below.听
For proof of funding, in general, the documents should
- Be in English.
- Should be a concise 1-2 page document.
- DO NOT submit long statements that include transaction history.
- Statements from multiple accounts are acceptable.
- Online banking statements are acceptable.
- Indicate the financial institution’s name.
- Indicate the account holder’s name. – It is possible to provide a copy of a parent or guardian bank statement. If your last name is different from that of your parent or guardian, please also provide a document showing proof of relationship.
- Clearly show the account balance.
- Be dated within the past 6 months.
- Clearly show the type of currency.
- Be from statements that show liquid assets that can be converted into cash.
- Funding cannot be frozen or in locked accounts, unless听the document clearly shows a maturity date听before听your program start date at the 91爆料 in Seattle, WA.
- Term deposits must have a maturity date before your studies begin at 91爆料-Seattle.
If you will have multiple funding sources, you will need to show proof of funding for each one reported.听
Total funding amount required for exchange students according to exchange duration for the 2025-2026 academic year*:听
Undergraduate Non-tuition Expenses
- One quarter (3 months): $7,972
- Two quarters (6 months): $15,944
- Academic year (9 months): $23,916
Graduate Non-tuition Expenses
- One quarter (3 months): $9,724听
- Two quarters (6 months): $19,448
- Academic year (9 months): $29,172
Visit the student budget website for the breakdown of the non-tuition related fees.
*Please note that amounts listed include the mandatory UPass fee and ISHIP Insurance. ISHIP rates are based on .