Information About Financial Certification
Applicants currently holding or intending to seek an F-1 Student or J-1 Exchange Visitor visa to study in the United States must complete the Certification of Finances, including bank statements that demonstrate sufficient funds to cover these expenses. See the Financial Certification form included in the downloadable PDF file for more information.
International applicants requiring an F-1 or J-1 visa to attend the University of Maryland must certify sufficient funds - exclusive of travel costs - to cover tuition and fees, books and supplies, living expenses, and medical insurance for themselves and any dependents. The estimated annual expenses for an individual student for the 2006-2007 academic year is $38,615. The following amounts are approximate and may change at any time without notice.
| Tuition and mandatory fees(two semesters) | $21,345 |
| Living expenses for 12 months (room, meals, local transportation, and incidental costs) | $14,270 |
| Books, supplies & medical insurance | $ 3,000 |
| Total (one year): | $38,615 |
Tuition and fees for each semester, as well as other university charges, books, and supplies must be paid in full before the first day of classes. Therefore, it is especially important to have adequate funds on hand at the start of each semester.
Medical insurance is required for all international students attending the University of Maryland.
As a publicly funded institution, the University of Maryland is unfortunately unable to provide financial assistance to international students.
