Estimated Expenses and Financial Information for International Students
Before the Office of Foreign Students and Scholars can prepare documents (I-20 or IAP-66) for use by applicants in obtaining a visa, it must have proof that applicants have sufficient funds to study for one year with a reasonable expectation that the funding will continue for the full course of study. The information requested on the UMass Amherst Sponsor Statement form is required by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service and by U.S. consulates to assure the financial stability of persons admitted to the U.S. as students. You should not plan to supplement your financial support with employment because there are very strict limitations on the employment of international students in the U.S.
The Sponsor Statement must be accompanied by supporting evidence, such as originals of a notarized bank statement in the applicant's name or a scholarship award letter from a foundation, agency, or government. We will not accept the form I-134 or variations thereof. We recommend that you retain duplicate copies of the Sponsor Statement and supporting evidence to facilitate your dealings with the U.S. consulate and/or the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service.
Print a Sponsor Statement
To receive this form by mail contact:
Undergraduate Admissions Office
University of Massachusetts Amherst
37 Mather Drive
Amherst, MA 01003-9291 USA
413-545-0222
Estimated Expenses
The estimated expenses listed are for international undergraduate students who plan to study at UMass Amherst for the 2005-2006 academic year. The expenses listed below do not include travel expenses to and from Amherst and are considered reasonable minimum estimates for students. Depending on your spending habits, the amount you need could be higher. If your family will be accompanying you to Amherst, you should add $5,500 for the first dependent, and $3,000 for any additional dependants.
This estimate represents the amount you will be asked to prove you have available when you apply for a visa.
Please note that this is only an estimate and is subject to change.
Tuition & Fees
This includes 12-month student health insurance coverage with supplemental health/accident insurance
$19,500
Room & Meals
(On-campus/14 meals per week)
$6,200
Variable Costs
(Weekend meals, books, supplies, lab fees, entertainment, laundry, local travel, and other expenses)
$2,200
Vacation Expenses
$1,200
Summer Living Expenses
$1,800
Students planning enrollment in summer/intersession courses should add $1,000-2,000 for tuition/fees
Total Student Expenses
$30,900
Enrollment Fee
Upon acceptance, all students are required to submit an enrollment fee of $200 for freshmen and $165 for transfers.
