UMKC

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY

International Student Affairs Office
Atterbury Student Success Center, Room G-04
5000 Holmes St.
Kansas City, MO 64110 USA

Financial Requirements
Phone: 816-235-1113
Fax: 573-884-4894
isao@umkc.edu
for International Applicants umkc.edu/isao

OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF FINANCES

Applicants requesting an I-20 or DS-2019 issued by UMKC (needed for F-1 and J-1 visa holders) must submit proof
of sufficient funding to meet all tuition and living expenses for the first year of studies. The I-20 or DS-2019 cannot be
processed without this financial proof. Complete the section below and send the required information and documentation
to the International Student Affairs Office. (See contact information listed above.) For specific questions about cost of
attendance, please speak to your admissions advisor.

Applicant name __________________________________/__________________________________/________________________

Last (family/surname) First Middle

Date of birth __ __ / __ __ / __ __ __ __
Month Day Year

SOURCES OF SUPPORT
Check the source(s) of support you will use during your first year of studies. Refer to umkc.edu/isao/tuition for the yearly
estimated expenses.

m Personal funds of the applicant
1. Attach a recent bank statement in English verifying the first year’s funds are currently available as liquid assets.

m Family or other sponsor (such as a friend or U.S. sponsor)
1. Attach the Affidavit of Support, signed and dated by the sponsor, that includes the sponsor’s willingness to support the
applicant financially during his/her studies at UMKC and the relationship to the applicant.
2. Attach a recent bank statement from the sponsor, in English, verifying the first year’s funds are currently available as
liquid assets.

m Government agency or employer sponsor
1. Name of the government agency or employer: ____________________________
2. Attach a letter from the sponsor stating the amount and duration of the scholarship the applicant is receiving.

DEPENDENT INFORMATION
List the family members (for example, a spouse or children) who will be living with you in Kansas City while you pursue
your degree. You must show additional funds of $4,320 per dependent and attach a copy of the biographical page of each
dependent’s passport.

Date Relationship
Last/family First Middle Birth Birth Citizenship
of Gender (spouse/
name name name(s) city country country
birth child)
UMKC
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY
International Student Affairs Office
Atterbury Student Success Center, Room G-04
5000 Holmes St.
Kansas City, MO 64110 USA

Affidavit of Support
Phone: 816-235-1113
Fax: 573-884-4894
isao@umkc.edu
umkc.edu/isao

The Affidavit of Support is required for all applicants submitting funds that are not their own personal funds and
who plan to have an F-1 or J-1 visa during their studies at UMKC.
• Incomplete affidavits will not be accepted.
• An affidavit must be completed by each sponsor who is providing support. (Form may be photocopied.)
• This form must be signed and dated within one year of the date when the applicant plans to enroll at UMKC.
• Type or print in English with a blue or black ink pen.

Part I. Sponsor Information

Name of sponsor ___________________________________________________________________
Relationship to applicant _____________________________________________________________
Street address _____________________________________________________________________

_________________________/ _____________________________/ _________________________/ ______________

City State/Province Country Postal/ZIP code

Telephone _________________________________ Email _________________________

Part II. Certification

1. This affidavit is made by me for the purpose of financial support for ____________________________
Name of applicant
Applicant’s date of birth __ __/ __ __ / __ __ __ __
Month Day Year
2. I am willing and able to financially support the person named above during his/her studies at UMKC.
3. I have attached an original bank statement in English verifying that the first year’s funds are currently on deposit
and that I have sufficient funds to assume the cost of study abroad for the student above.

Part III. Affirmation

I acknowledge that I am aware of my responsibilities as the sponsor of the person named above. I affirm that the
statements on this affidavit are true and correct.


Signature of sponsor (in English) ____________________________________________ Date ____________

Printed name of sponsor (in English) ___________________________________________________________

UMKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution.

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