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To download a copy of the OSU Affidavit of Support Form go to: http://www-afa.adm.ohio-state.edu/apps/pdfs/ig-affad.pdf After completing the form, please fax it to the attention of "Financial Review", at: (614)688-3593. Please Note: The Affidavit of Support form and the accompanying certified bank statement must be in the same person’s name. If you have multiple sponsors, each sponsor needs to provide a set of financial documents in their name; i.e., whoever provides a bank statement must also sign and date the Affidavit of Support form. In completing the section entitled "Sponsorship" on the Affidavit, it is necessary to insert the amount of support according to the amount of years you will be enrolled in your degree program (The time frame to complete a Master's degree program is 2 years and a PHD program is 3 years at Ohio State). However, your certified bank statement and/or sponsorship letter only needs to document one year of funding.Additional clarifications include:-The date of financial support documents must be one year or less at the time of financial review. -The available funding must be liquid; i.e., property titles, statements from chartered accountants, or salary statements are not accepted documentation. -A Government or Sponsoring Agency (i.e., organization, institution, or employer) must provide the following information on a sponsorship letter:• Are they paying all tuition and fees? How much?• Are they covering your living expenses? How much?• How long is your sponsorship valid?• Will the sponsor be willing to provide extra support for dependent(s) or English preparation courses, if applicable? If so,how much?
No action is necessary on your part until we contact you to begin the financial review process. Financial documentation will be required for the production of your official notice of admission and immigration document. An email will be sent to you containing a blank Affidavit of Support form ( http://www-afa.adm.ohio-state.edu/apps/pdfs/ig-affad.pdf ) which should be completed and returned,along with, a bank statement or sponsor letter. The Affidavit of Support form is a signed promise by a person(s)or sponsor(s) to support you throughout the duration of your studies. The certified bank statement or sponsor letter provide proof of funds available to cover the cost of the first year of your program's academic and living expenses at The Ohio State University (http://gradadmissions.osu.edu/IGcosts.htm). Please note: Both the Affidavit of Support and bank statement must be in the same person's name. Financial documents should be faxed to the attention of Financial Review at (614)688-3593. Originals should be mailed directly to Graduate Admissions.
The email you receive should contain the necessary attachment. If you cannot open it, download a copy at http://www-afa.adm.ohio-state.edu/apps/pdfs/ig-affad.pdf Fax the completed form to the Graduate Admissions Office, attention Financial Review at (614) 688-3593. Mailing information is available at http://gradadmissions.osu.edu/gpcontacts.html
The bank statement must be translated into English. It must specify the type of currency such as "U.S." dollars or another currency. The bank statement must show a balance of at least the total estimated budget for one year of your program. See http://gradadmissions.osu.edu/BufferCosts.htm The bank statement must be on official bank letterhead stationary, dated within the last year and and be signed or stamped by a bank official. If you have a sponsor, the owner's name of the account on the bank statement, must match the name of your sponsor as listed on the OSU Affidavit of Support Form. We do not accept, letters from chartered accountants, state-sponsored retirement accounts, salary statements, deeds to property or other non-liquid assets.
The fastest methods to submit financial documents are via e-mail or fax. *Fax your documents to (614)688-3593 attention Financial Review. Then send the originals to the Graduate International Admissions Office at the following addresses: REGULAR POSTAL MAIL:Graduate International Admissions OfficeThe Ohio State University,PO Box 182083,Columbus, OH 43218-2083 SPECIAL DELIVERY/EXPRESS MAIL: Graduate International Admissions Office,3rd Floor Lincoln Tower, 1800 Cannon Drive, Columbus, OH 43210-1270,U.S.A. *You can e-mail scanned financial documents to Graduate Admissions at gradadmissions@osu.edu.
