FINANCIAL GUARANTEE

GRADUATE COLLEGE

The United States Department of Homeland Security requires that international students have adequate resources to cover expenses
during their period of study. Consequently, Arizona State University requires a student to show at least $36,300 (USD). Proof of stock
or securities (including bonds), holdings, insurance, property, available loans, retirement plans, US government forms I-134 or
employment income are not acceptable financial support.
The breakdown of expenses for 2008-2009 and additional program fees, which (if applicable) must be added to the minimum
amount, are listed on page 2.
Any item left blank or failure to sign this form may delay the processing of your I-20. Please note that the Financial Guarantee and your
bank statement are valid for only one calendar year.
Please complete the required fields for Country of Birth, City of Birth, Country of Legal Residence, and Permanent Street Address of
your country of citizenship at www.asu.edu/interactive.
Enter your name as it appears on your passport.
FAMILY NAME FIRST NAME MIDDLE NAME

MAILING ADDRESS ASU ID (OR SOC. SEC.) NO.

DATE OF BIRTH BIRTHPLACE (CITY AND COUNTRY)

MONTH DAY YEAR

CITIZENSHIP (SPECIFY COUNTRY) COUNTRY OF LEGAL RESIDENCE OCCUPATION/EMPLOYER

VISA INFORMATION: (Send Photocopy if not B-1/F-1/J-1)

WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT VISA TYPE (IF ALREADY IN U.S.)? WHAT TYPE OF VISA WILL YOU USE WHILE AT A.S.U.?

DEPENDENTS TO ACCOMPANY YOU

FAMILY NAME FIRST NAME MIDDLE NAME Gen- Birthplace Country of Country of Date of Birth Support
der (city and Citizenship Permanent Needed
(M/F) country) Residence MO DAY YR
$36,300
spouse $5,000

child $3,000

child $3,000

TOTAL SUPPORT NEEDED $

APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: Check all that apply. A current statement from a financial institution must accompany this form if
personal/private funds are chosen.
Personal Funds.
Private Sponsor. I am willing and able to guarantee the financial support for the duration of study and am NOT an F-1 student.
RELATIONSHIP TO APPLICANT SIGNATURE DATE

ADDRESS

Scholarship. An official letter must be issued within six months of your application. It must specify the amount, terms, and duration of the award.
NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR U.S. BILLING ADDRESS

Departmental assistantship at Arizona State University

APPLICANT’S SIGNATURE DATE

PLEASE FAX COMPLETED FORM TO GRADUATE ADMISSIONS AT 480.965.5158.

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 Estimate of Minimum Expenses for 2008-2009

A total of $36,300 is required to cover minimum expenses for one year of study at Arizona State University.

EXPENSE SUBTOTAL TOTAL

ACADEMIC YEAR
(9 months)
Tuition and general fees (Academic Year)* $19,354
Student Health and Accident Insurance* $1,491
Living Expenses $15,455
TOTAL ACADEMIC YEAR $36,300

* Tuition and other fees, insurance, and books must be paid at the start of each semester/session.
• This estimate is for a single student only. Students accompanied by dependents must anticipate additional living
expenses: $5000 spouse and $3000 per child.
• University tuition and fees are subject to change without notice by directive of the Arizona Board of Regents.
Students admitted to the following programs will also be responsible for the indicated program fee:
• Accountancy and Applied Leadership, Master of: $12,000 per academic year
• Accountancy, Master of: $5,700 per academic year
• Applied Leadership and Management, Master of: $12,000 per academic year
• Architecture and Design programs: $3,250 per academic year
• Biochemistry, Master of: $600 per academic year
• Computational Biosciences, Master of: $1,950 per academic year
• Customer-Centric Innovation and Marketing Research, Master of: $12,000 per academic year
• Educational Leadership and Policy Studies — Pan American Initiative: $1,800 per academic year
• Education, Master of, with Certification at the West campus: $3,000 per academic year
• Engineering programs — all: $800 per academic year
• Financial Analysis and Portfolio Management: Master of: $12,000 per academic year
• Geographic Information Systems — MAS: $7,200 per academic year
• Healthcare Innovation, Master of: $4,000 per academic year
• Health Sector Management, Master of: $8,600 per academic year
• Journalism and Mass Communication, Master of: $1000 per academic year
• Landscape Architecture, Master of: $3250 per academic year
• Law JD — all: $9,275 per academic year
• Laws, Master of: $18,624 per academic year
• Legal Studies, Master of: $14,874 per academic year
• Liberal Studies, Master of: $3,600 per academic year
• Marriage and Family Therapy, Master of: $8,550 per academic year
• Nursing — Certificates: $4,500 per academic year
• Nursing — Doctor of Nursing Practice: $4,000 per academic year
• Nursing — Master of Science: $1,500 per academic year
• Nursing — PhD: $4,000 per academic year
• Real Estate Development, Master of: $24,000 per academic year
• Urban and Environmental Planning, Master of: $1,000 per academic year
• Urban Design, Master of :$3,250 per academic year
• W. P. Carey School of Business, MBA Programs: $11,375 per academic year
• W. P. Carey School of Business, Master of Taxation: $5,700 per academic year
Please ensure your bank statement reflects this additional amount.
• SEVIS I-901 FEE: The U.S. Federal Government assesses a fee for the maintenance of the Student and Exchange
Visitors Information System (SEVIS). This fee must be paid at least 3 days prior to a visa applicant’s consulate
interview. The applicant can find information and pay the fee online at www.FMJfee.com.

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