Financial & Visa Information for International Applicants
The Form I-20 will enable you to apply for the F-1 visa necessary to study in the United States. The F-1 application should be completed immediately following the release of your admission decision. Your Form I-20 will be available electronically in the ISSS Portal after your supporting documents and enrollment fee are received.
Once accepted to UConn, prepare electronic copies (.pdf or .jpg) of the required documents listed below. All documents must be named as “YOUR FAMILY NAME, your given name-item name” (e.g. SMITH, John – passport). Previously submitted documents as part of the application for admission will not be considered.
- Copy of passport
- Completed and signed Financial Declaration Form
- Financial support document indicating source of expected funding to show you can meet estimated costs for the first year of the program. See funding guidelines here.
- If you are currently in the U.S.: Copies of your current immigration documents (for example, I-20/DS-2019 if currently in F or J status, or I-94 with status expiration date, if holding another visa status).
- Official UConn Admission Offer. Download your offer of admission/acceptance letter from the applicant portal and upload this to the ISSS Portal.
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