Fillable Printable Affidavit of Financial Support Form - Biola University

Affidavit of Financial Support Form - Biola University

Affidavit of Financial Support Instructions

All international students who require an F-1 student visa must submit an Affidavit of Financial Support

form as part of the application process to Biola University. Biola University requires documentation

certifying the validity of the financial resources that are being guaranteed for a student’s educational

expenses. This evidence of support should consist of:

1)An official bank statement or original letterhead stationary and dated within the last six months

that proves sufficient funds are available; or

2)A statement of support from a sponsor, along with evidence of the sponsor’s financial resources in

the form of an official bank statement; or

3)An official letter of award from your government or other sponsoring organization indicating the

terms of the support.

GUIDELINES

Completion of the Form – Please type or print clearly in ink. There are three parts that need to be

completed:

1)Student’s information

2)Sponsor’s information and signature

3)Current Bank Statement (to be attached) and Notarization

Sponsorship–All applicants must submit an affidavit signed by a sponsor(s) along with all supporting

documents. Students being sponsored by a home country government, United Nations, etc., must furnish an

official letter of sponsorship that specifies the terms of the award, amount of tuition paid, amount of living

allowance, etc., as well as how tuition will be paid. All sponsorships are subject to approval by the

Admissions Office.

Timely submission–All affidavits must be current. The affidavit and all supporting documents must be

received no later than six months from their date of issuance.

Currency–The affidavit and all supporting documents should clearly state U.S. dollar amounts and not

amounts in foreign currencies (i.e. yen, rupees, euros, etc.). These funds must be readily available to

support your education. For example, real estate holdings or other non-liquid assets DO NOT apply.

Dependents–Students planning to bring a spouse and/or children must provide evidence of additional

financial support: a minimum of $7,500 for spouse and $3,000 for each additional dependent for the first

year.

Notarization–All affidavits must be notarized (attested or certified). In the U.S., the affidavit of support

must be sworn to or affirmed before a notary public (available at most banks).

In other countries, U.S Embassies, bank officials or lawyers in the home country may be used for this

purpose.

Supporting documents–Any supporting documents that have not been notarized or certified will

not be accepted. Please note:If necessary, Biola University reserves the right to require one year’s tuition

in advance before mailing an I-20.

Mail the Financial Affidavit of Support and all supporting documents to:

Biola University Admissions Office

13800 Biola Avenue

La Mirada, CA 90639

AFFIDAVIT OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FORM

All international students who will require an F student visa must complete the statement below. Biola University requires

documentation certifying the validity of the financial resources listed on this sheet. This evidence should consist of:

1. An official bank statement on original letterhead stationery and dated within the last six months that proves sufficient funds

are available; or

2. A statement of support from a sponsor, along with evidence of the sponsor’s financial resources in the form of an official

bank statement; or

3. An official letter of award from your government or other sponsoring organization indicating the terms of the support.

Please type or print clearly in ink.

TO BE COMPLETED BY STUDENT

Student’s Name: _____________________________________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________________________________

Name of Sponsor: ____________________________________________________________________

Relationship to Sponsor: _______________________________________________________________

Please indicate if you will have any dependents living with you while attending Biola University.

SpouseYes _____ No _____ Name_________________________________________________

Children Yes _____ No _____ How Many _____ Names _________________________________

If yes, support must be available yearly in the amounts of US $7500 for spouse and $3000 for each child.

TO BE COMPLETED BY THE SPONSOR***

Sponsor’s Name: _____________________________________________________________________

Relationship to Student: _______________________________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________________________________

Phone ________________Fax: ________________Country of Citizenship: ______________________

I hereby guarantee to provide U.S. $________________________ per year to the above named student.

I am willing and able to support the educational expenses of this student. I am ready to deposit a bond to

guarantee that this student will not become a public charge during his/her stay in the United States. I

understand that failure to carry out my obligation could result in the dismissal of the student, as the

university cannot provide for the student’s expenses. I am employed as, or engaged in the business of:

_______________________________________with _________________________________________

(type of business)(name of business)

at ________________________and receive a net annual income of U.S. $________________________.

(location of business)

I have U.S. $_______________________on deposit in the bank in ______________________________.

(country)

I have other personal property, the reasonable value of which is U.S. $___________________________.

SPONSOR’S SIGNATURE

I swear (affirm) that I know the contents of this affidavit signed by me and that the statements are correct.

(Signature) ________________________________(Date) ________________________

***As the financial sponsor, I have attached to this affidavit a current bank statement attesting to

my financial status. (Please include a current financial bank statement.)

Please Complete Next Page -----!

SIGNATURE OF NOTARY PUBLIC OR PUBLIC

AUTHORITY

Subscribed and sworn (to affirmed)

before me on:

Date: ________________________

Signature of Officer Administering

Oath:

______________________________

Affix Official Seal or Notary Stamp Here

Biola University • 13800 Biola Avenue • La Mirada, CA 90639

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