- Congratulations on your acceptance to Texas Woman’s University!
- Be sure to register for International Orientation (MANDATORY for ALL New and Transfer International Students)
- In order to complete your transfer admission as an international student and receive a SEVIS I-20 from our office you need to do the following:
- Watch for an email from the Office of International Education to see what documents, if any, need to be submitted
- Apply for TWU International Scholarships before March 1. (Must have submitted all Financial and Immigration documents to be considered for a scholarship.)
- Submit copies of your Passport, Visa, I-94 card, current I-20
- Complete and submit a Transfer-In Request Form
- Submit original financial documents
- Because we need the most current financial statements, it is suggested that a student waits to send their financial documents until after the student has been accepted.
Getting the SEVIS I20
Financial Requirements
- TWU can prepare a SEVIS I-20 for international students because it complies with U.S. governmental regulations.
- A SEVIS I-20 is required to obtain a F1 student visa and to maintain your F1 status.
- Regulations require TWU to receive official certification verifying that sufficient funds are available for the 9-month academic year. See estimated expenses below.
- Original documents are required. (*Note: TWU Office of International Education will accept scanned or faxed copies of financial documents but student is required to bring original documents during Orientation week when reporting to our office.)
The list below shows types of sponsorship and documentation TWU accepts for all transfer undergraduate and graduate international students seeking SEVIS I-20:
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Sponsor/Source |
Documentation Required |
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Personal |
Current bank letter/statement (no more than 6 months old) with bank name and name of student |
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Parents |
Notarized (attested) Affidavit of Sponsor or notarized (attested) letter of guarantee from parents with current bank statement or bank letter with bank name and name of parents stating bank balance in U.S. dollars, showing 3 months of account activity and no older than 6 months. |
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Relative/Friends |
Notarized (attested) Affidavit of Sponsor or notarized (attested) letter of guarantee from sponsor with current bank statement or bank letter with bank name and name of parents stating bank balance in U.S. dollars, showing 3 months of account activity and no older than 6 months. |
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TWU Department Assistantship |
Department offer of employment and letter of acceptance from department at TWU |
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TWU or Outside Scholarship |
Document/letter from awarding institution stating amount and length of scholarship |
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Government Scholarship |
Official letter from government stating amount and length of scholarship |
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Other |
Official letter confirming amount and length of financial aid |
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Official, notarized letter confirming amount and length of financial aid | |
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Room and Board Sponsor |
Estimated Expenses
Total Estimated Costs for New and Transfer International Students (I-20’s)
Estimated costs based on 12 credit hours for undergraduate students and 9 credit hours per semester for Graduate Students.
|
Student |
Total Avg Cost per year |
Tuition & Fees |
Living Expenses |
Health Ins |
Books |
|
Under Graduate |
23,641 |
12,440 |
8,711 |
1,500 |
990 |
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In-state tuition Waiver* |
6,648 |
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Room & Board Waiver |
5,967 |
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Additional Expense for Spouse |
4,000 |
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Additional Expense for each child |
3,000 |
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Student |
Total Avg Cost per year |
Tuition & Fees |
Living Expenses |
Health Ins |
Books |
|
Graduate |
21,751 |
10,550 |
8,711 |
1,500 |
990 |
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In-state tuition Waiver* |
4986 |
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Room & Board Waiver |
5,967 |
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Additional Expense for Spouse |
4,000 |
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Additional Expense for each child |
3,000 |
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Estimated Costs Subject to Change without Notice
*Students will need to provide proof of an Assistantship position by providing their appointment letter. Students will also need to provide proof of any scholarship they receive. These amounts may be deducted off the total they need to show for I-20 Financial Documents.
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