Applicants requiring a non-immigrant  "F-1" visa who are coming to the U.S. for full-time study or transferring from one academic institution to another for the purpose of study, must submit documentation that confirms that funding is available for the annual costs of study (tuition, fees, and living expenses).

It is extremely important that all international nonimmigrant applicants review RWU expenses before deciding whether or not to apply (See Expenses). This information is NOT needed to make an admission decision and may be submitted after acceptance and after the student has decided to enroll at RWU.

The Immigration I-20 form (the form needed to obtain a student visa from a U.S. embassy or consulate) will be issued when:

1. the student is accepted
   
   
2. tuition ($200) and housing ($350) deposits are received
   
   
3. Proof of Financial Support for annual cost of study is submitted 
   
   
4. I-20 Request Form (including a copy of your passport) is submitted
   
   
5. F-1 Transfer Student Verification Form (including copies of your I-94 card and I-20s from other schools) is submitted - Only for students attending a school in the U.S.

The PDF files listed may require the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader to be downloaded and installed.

The International Student Financial Statement is available for your convenience. Proof of financial support can be submitted by completing this form, an equivalent form, or by submitting official bank statements/certificates. Documentation will not be accepted unless it is official (photocopies are not acceptable) and properly certified by the sponsor's or family's financial institution. All documented sources of support must be: in English, in U.S. dollars, and dated within twelve months of enrolling at RWU.

All applicants for a non-immigrant student visa are now required to pay a $100 SEVIS fee.  Please visit the U.S. Immigration website for more information.  This fee is to be paid before the applicant arrives at the embassy or consulate for the visa interview.
U.S. Immigration: SEVIS Fee

**For information on how to apply for a student visa at a US Embassy or Consulate visit the following sites:

• http://travel.state.gov/visa/index.html 
• http://uscis.gov/graphics/howdoi/academic.htm