Financial Requirements for International Students

1. Bank Statement/Letter must be on bank letterhead with an official signature listing the bank account holder’s name, type of account, currency type, date of issuance, and current balance. The bank statement/letter must validate at least $22,980 USD (plus $4,400 USD for each F-2 dependent).

   Note: Please upload your bank statement again on the Affidavit of Support item to complete your checklist.

   *All funds must be liquid - Checking, savings, or certificate of deposit statements.

   *The format of the financial documents may vary based on the international bank standards.

   *F-1 student cannot sponsor another F1 student unless he/she is able to provide a substantial amount of money/income that will cover the complete period of study of the sponsor and the sponsored student/dependents.

   *All supporting documents should be in English or translated in English. If you submit a document in any language other than English, you must include a full English translation. The translator must certify that the translation is complete and accurate and that he or she is competent to translate from the foreign language to English. 

   *If you submit documentation that include foreign currency, calculate the value in U.S. Dollars and include evidence of the source for the currency conversion exchange rate

1. A completed Affidavit of Support (I-134). This is for U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and individuals lawfully residing in the US only. It should be completely filled out and signed by the person who will financially sponsor the F-1 student.
2. Bank Statement/Letter The bank statement must validate a current balance of $10,000 (plus $4,400 USD for each F-2 dependent). The bank statement must include the account holder’s name, type of account, currency type, date of issuance, and current balance.
3. Employment Letter Statement(s) from financial sponsor’s employer on company letterhead and signature showing: (1) Date and nature of employment; (2) Salary paid. The last three pay stubs/pay slips are acceptable instead of an employment letter.

• If self-employed, provide a copy of the most recent business U.S. Income Tax Return Statement (summary pages only).
• If retired, provide a copy of the Income Statement.

Note: Please add document # 3 to the checklist for Bank Statement.

 *Multiple funding sources/multiple sponsors are acceptable as long as the sum of the funding available meets the academic year estimate. Each sponsor must provide an Affidavit of Support and all required financial documents.

*All funds must be liquid - Checking, savings, or certificate of deposit statements.

*The format of the financial documents may vary based on the international bank standards.

*F-1 student cannot sponsor another F1 student unless he/she is able to provide a substantial amount of money/income that will cover the complete period of study of the sponsor and the sponsored student/dependents.

1. A completed  Affidavit of Financial Support (International Sponsor)

The name of the sponsor should match the bank account holder’s name.

       2. Bank Statement/Letter The bank statement must validate a current balance of $22,980 (plus $4,400 USD for each F-2 dependent). The bank statement must include the bank account holder’s name, type of account, currency type, date of issuance, and current balance. If the account is under a company’s name, proof of ownership should be provided.

*Multiple funding sources/multiple sponsors are acceptable as long as the sum of the funding available meets the academic year estimate. Each sponsor must provide an Affidavit of Support and all required financial documents.

*All funds must be liquid - Checking, savings, or certificate of deposit statements.

*The format of the financial documents may vary based on the international bank standards.

*F-1 student cannot sponsor another F1 student unless he/she is able to provide a substantial amount of money/income that will cover the complete period of study of the sponsor and the sponsored student/dependents.

*All supporting documents should be in English or translated in English. If you submit a document in any language other than English, you must include a full English translation. The translator must certify that the translation is complete and accurate and that he or she is competent to translate from the foreign language to English. 

*If you submit documentation that include foreign currency, calculate the value in U.S. Dollars and include evidence of the source for the currency conversion exchange rate.

1. A sponsorship letter for attendance at Houston City College must be printed on the official letterhead of the sponsoring organization, government agency, company, or other entity. The letter should include specific details about the sponsorship, such as tuition and fees, living expenses, duration of support, and any special conditions that may apply.
2.  Bank Statement/Letter The bank statement must validate a current balance of $22,980 (plus $4,400 USD for each F-2 dependent if covered by the sponsor). The bank statement must include the bank account holder’s (company's) name, type of account, currency type, date of issuance, and current balance. If the account is registered under a company’s name, proof of ownership should be provided.

*All funds must be liquid - Checking, savings, or certificate of deposit statements.

*The format of the financial documents may vary based on the international bank standards.

*The sponsor should show proof of enough funds if sponsoring multiple students.

*All supporting documents should be in English or translated into English. If you submit a document in any language other than English, you must include a full English translation. The translator must certify that the translation is complete and accurate and that he or she is competent to translate from the foreign language to English. 

*If you submit documentation that include foreign currency, calculate the value in U.S. Dollars and include evidence of the source for the currency conversion exchange rate.

*Note: Government or company sponsors who have established agreements with HCC must adhere to the contract requirements.

1. Bank Statement/Letter must be on bank letterhead with official signature listing bank account holder’s name, type of account, currency type, date of issuance and current balance. The bank statement/letter must validate at least $22,980 USD (plus $4,400 USD for each F-2 dependent).

   Note: Please upload your bank statement again on the Affidavit of Support item to complete your checklist.

   *All funds must be liquid - Checking, savings, or certificate of deposit statements.

   *The format of the financial documents may vary based on the international bank standards.

   *F-1 student cannot sponsor another F1 student unless he/she is able to provide a substantial amount of money/income that will cover the complete period of study of the sponsor and the sponsored student/dependents

   *All supporting documents should be in English or translated in English. If you submit a document in any language other than English, you must include a full English translation. The translator must certify that the translation is complete and accurate and that he or she is competent to translate from the foreign language to English. 

   *If you submit documentation that include foreign currency, calculate the value in U.S. Dollars and include evidence of the source for the currency conversion exchange rate.

1. A completed Affidavit of Support (I-134). This is for U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and individuals lawfully residing in the US only. It should be completely filled out and signed by the person who will financially sponsor the F-1 student.
2. Bank Statement/Letter The bank statement must validate a current balance of $22, 980 USD (plus $4,400 USD for each F-2 dependent). The bank statement must include the account holder’s name, type of account, currency type, date of issuance, and current balance.
3. Employment Letter. Statement(s) from financial sponsor’s employer on company letterhead and signature showing: (1) Date and nature of employment; (2) Salary paid. The last three pay stubs/pay slips are acceptable instead of an employment letter.

• If self-employed, provide a copy of the most recent U.S. Business Income Tax Return Statement (summary pages only).
• If retired, provide a copy of the Income Statement

Note: Please add document #3 to the checklist for Bank Statement.

 *Multiple funding sources/multiple sponsors are acceptable as long as the sum of the funding available meets the academic year estimate. Each sponsor must provide an Affidavit of Support and all required financial documents.

*All funds must be liquid - Checking, savings, or certificate of deposit statements.

*The format of the financial documents may vary based on the international bank standards.

*F-1 student cannot sponsor another F1 student unless he/she is able to provide a substantial amount of money/income that will cover the complete period of study of the sponsor and the sponsored student/dependents.

1. A completed Affidavit of Financial Support (International Sponsor). The name of the sponsor should match the bank account holder’s name.
2. Bank Statement/Letter The bank statement must validate a current balance of $22,980 (plus $4,400 USD for each F-2 dependent). The bank statement must include the bank account holder’s name, type of account, currency type, date of issuance, and current balance. If the account is under a company’s name, proof of ownership should be provided.

*Multiple funding sources/multiple sponsors are acceptable as long as the sum of the funding available meets the academic year estimate. Each sponsor must provide an Affidavit of Support and all required financial documents.

*All funds must be liquid - Checking, savings, or certificate of deposit statements.

*The format of the financial documents may vary based on the international bank standards.

*F-1 student cannot sponsor another F1 student unless he/she is able to provide a substantial amount of money/income that will cover the complete period of study of the sponsor and the sponsored student/dependents

*All supporting documents should be in English or translated in English. If you submit a document in any language other than English, you must include a full English translation. The translator must certify that the translation is complete and accurate and that he or she is competent to translate from the foreign language to English. 

*If you submit documentation that include foreign currency, calculate the value in U.S. Dollars and include evidence of the source for the currency conversion exchange rate.

1. A sponsorship letter for attendance at Houston City College must be printed on the official letterhead of the sponsoring organization, government agency, company, or other entity. The letter should include specific details about the sponsorship, such as tuition and fees, living expenses, duration of support, and any special conditions that may apply.
2.  Bank Statement/Letter The bank statement must validate a current balance of $22,980 (plus $4,400 USD for each F-2 dependent if covered by the sponsor). The bank statement must include the bank account holder’s (company's) name, type of account, currency type, date of issuance, and current balance. If the account is registered under a company’s name, proof of ownership should be provided.

*All funds must be liquid - Checking, savings, or certificate of deposit statements.

*The format of the financial documents may vary based on international bank standards.

*The sponsor should show proof of enough funds if sponsoring multiple students.

*All supporting documents should be in English or translated into English. If you submit a document in any language other than English, you must include a full English translation. The translator must certify that the translation is complete and accurate and that he or she is competent to translate from the foreign language to English. 

*If you submit documentation that include foreign currency, calculate the value in U.S. Dollars and include evidence of the source for the currency conversion exchange rate.

*Note: Government or company sponsors who have established agreements with HCC must adhere to the contract requirements.