There are two types of visas students need to plan:

F-1:

• If students are requesting an I-20 for an F-1 visa they are required to submit evidence of the availability of funds for their expenses for the first year only, and also indicate source(s) of funding for subsequent years.
• Subsequent years’ funding is indicated by use of a checkbox on the Rackham Affidavit of Financial Support.

J-1:

• If students are requesting a DS-2019 for a J-1 visa they are required to submit evidence of the availability of funds for their expenses for the duration of their program.
• Use the estimated expenses to calculate the total amount they need to certify and provide the required proof of funds. Over 50% of funding must come from sources other than personal funds.