Proof of Financial Support
- Per the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), you must provide official documents to prove you have enough money to pay for your education and living expenses.
- We require a Certification of Financial Support and a current bank statement (dated within the past 6 months) on bank letterhead, with the name of the account holder and currency clearly indicated in English.
- IPFW provides a limited number of Chancellor's Merit Awards, which help lower the cost of attendance for international students, especially those with outstanding academic records and achievements. Please note that early applicants get priority consideration. Undergraduate student applicants will automatically be considered for awards based on academic achievement and English proficiency test scores. Graduate student applicants should contact their academic department for more information.
INFORMATION FOR NEW GRADUATE STUDENTS
In order for IPFW to issue an I-20 Certificate of Eligibility that will permit you to apply for an F-1 student visa, newly admitted students in graduate programs must download the Certification of Financial Support form and submit with all supporting documents to:
IPFW OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
2101 E COLISEUM BOULEVARD
FORT WAYNE, IN 46805
USA
After IPFW issues the I-20, please refer to the Accepted Students page for information regarding the visa application process, pre-arrival, and orientation.
In order to complete your application, you must submit the following documents:
- Copy of the first page of your passport with the passport expiration date.
- Copy of previously issued U.S. visas, I-94 form, and I-20 or DS-2019 forms (if available).
- Proof of English proficiency. The most common way of demonstrating proficiency is by taking ONE of the following tests:
- TOEFL (IPFW School Code: 1336)
- IELTS
- SAT (IPFW School Code: 1336)
- ACT (IPFW School Code: 1217)
OR
Official English proficiency examination results must be forwarded directly to IPFW by the testing agency. Photocopies or unofficial examination results cannot be used for admissions purposes.
- Original or certified copies of all secondary and post-secondary academic records.
- Certification of Financial Support form with supporting bank statements or proof of sponsorship. The estimated cost of attendance for 2012-2013 is $29,764 (see Estimated Cost of Attendance [pdf] for details). The financial guarantee needs to equal or exceed $29,764.
- Dependent’s Information Form, if you will be bringing a spouse and/or dependent children with you to the U.S.
Download the pdf forms, complete and send them with the supporting documents by email to iss@ipfw.edu or send by postal mail to the following address:
IPFW Office of International Education
2101 E. Coliseum Blvd. Walb Union 145
Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1499
USA
Please visit the Accepted Students page for information regarding SEVIS Fee payment, VISA Application, Housing, and the New International Student Orientation Program.
IPFW considers many factors when reviewing applications for admission from international applicants including:
Academic Achievement
- Your secondary and/or higher education records/achievements play a significant role in our admission decision making process. The better your secondary and/or higher education school records are, the better the chance that you will secure admission with IPFW.
- In order to secure admission at IPFW, you need to submit original documents, certified or attested copies showing good academic achievement in high school, college, or university. Most common credentials include transcripts/mark sheets (documents issued by high schools, colleges, or universities listing the courses taken with grades) or nationally accredited examinations [such as GCSE and "O" and "A" levels, Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) results, etc.].
- Transcripts submitted for admission become the property of IPFW and cannot be returned to you or sent to another college or university. Photocopied or scanned copies are not acceptable as official documents.
English Proficiency Tests
All international students whose native language is not English must submit proof of English proficiency. The most common way of demonstrating English proficiency is through standardized exams, such as:
For more information about the Score requirements click here
Minimum Score Requirements
- TOEFL Paper: 550
- TOEFL Internet: 79
- IELTS Overall Band Score: 6.5+
- STEP/EIKEN: Grade Pre-1
- SAT: 450 on Critical Reading
- ACT: 20 (For general Admission) OR 21 (English), 23 (Math) (For Engineering)
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