International applicants must complete and return the International Student Confidential Financial Statement.

U.S. immigration law requires that international applicants, if admitted, show documented evidence that sufficient funds to cover all fees, transportation, and living expenses are available for the first year of their studies at UCR and that a sponsor is committed to their financial support beyond this date. This must be proved before a Certificate of Eligibility (I-20 or DS2019) for a visa can be issued.

The I-20 form is issued to admitted applicants who apply, and are qualified, for an F-1 (student) visa. The DS2019 form is issued to admitted applicants who apply, and are qualified for a J-1 visa. J-1 (exchange visitor) status is appropriate for students whose programs of study are substantially funded by the U.S. government, their home government, an international or nonprofit organization, or UCR.

Total required fees and expenses are estimated at US$37,872.50* per calendar year (this figure is subject to change). This amount is for the student alone. This estimate includes $25,368.50 for fees for three quarters and $12,504 for basic living expenses for the nine month academic year only. Married students must verify an additional US$3,500 if accompanied by a spouse and another US$3,000 for a child; each additional dependent requires US$3,000. Opportunities for university financial assistance are limited. The University will NOT issue a certificate of eligibility (Form I-20 or DS2019) unless you provide the Graduate Division with evidence of your ability to pay all required fees and expenses for the duration of your program. In some cases, American embassies and consulates will not grant you a student visa unless you can provide proof of adequate funding for the entire stay.

Please complete the International Student Confidential Financial Statement included in the graduate application forms and return it with your application. All applicants must answer all questions in Part I of this form and complete and sign the portion of Part II which applies to your financial situation. The processing and consideration of your application will be delayed until all information is provided. You must also complete Parts III and IV if they apply. Please return both pages 3a and 3b.

Since the University cannot assume financial responsibility for its students, we must be satisfied that entering students have sufficient funds to meet all expenses while at UCR. Be aware that all fees and expenses are subject to change; it is best to plan to have additional funding well beyond the minimum.

Unless you have been officially notified in writing of an award from the department or the Graduate Division, you should not expect any financial support from UCR. Teaching and research assistantships, fellowships and stipends, as well as tuition fellowships, are not guaranteed for the full academic year or for subsequent years of study, unless stated in writing.

A student on a student visa cannot accept off-campus employment at any time during the first year in the U.S. Spouses of F-1 visa holders (F-2) are not allowed to work under any circumstances.

*MBA applicants must provide verification in the amount of US$50,538.50 in support (this amount includes an additional professional fee of U$16,345 for the MBA Program only).
A separate International Student Confidential Financial Statement is available for MBA applicants.