Financial Information
Tuition and fees at
community colleges like Shoreline
cost 50%-70% less, on average, than public and private
universities.
All non-resident international students are required to demonstrate adequate financial resources to live and study in the U.S. Before we can consider you for admission, please have the person who will be financially responsible complete and sign the Financial Certification Form.
Although you only need to provide
documentation for the first year, it is important that there be
adequate funding available for the entire duration of your program.
You may be asked to provide this information when you apply for a
visa at the U.S. consulate or embassy.
Expenses of living and studying in the United States vary from student to student. However, the following is a list of the minimum expenses that you can expect. (Extra expenses for travel, entertainment, and recreation are not included in this list.)
|
Estimated Academic Expenses |
1 Quarter |
Academic Year
(3 Quarters) |
|
Tuition (15 credit hours) |
$2,891 |
$8,673 |
|
Fees* Books |
$212 |
$636 |
| TOTAL |
$3,353 |
$10,059 |
|
Estimated Living
Expenses |
1 Quarter |
Academic Year
(3 Quarters) |
| Room and Board** |
$1,875 |
$5,625 |
| Health Insurance |
$259 |
$777 |
| Other*** |
$350-$550 |
$1050-1650 |
| TOTAL |
$2,484 |
$7,452 |
|
Total estimated cost
for one academic year (9 months):
|
$17,511 |
|
**Room and board estimates are based on homestay costs. Students renting own apartment should expect higher expenses.
***Other estimated expenses include miscellaneous expenses and spending money. Individual students’ expenses may vary depending on students’ lifestyle and situation. Students may incur additional expenses if they purchase bus pass. SCC students are eligible for a bus pass discount.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security requires that international applicants to all colleges and universities in the U.S. demonstrate that they have access to sufficient funds to cover the entire cost of their academic and living expenses for at least one year. Therefore, evidence of this type of financial ability is part of Shoreline’s admission requirements.
Your proof of financial ability and support will be met by submitting the completed and signed “Statement of Financial Support” (on the international student application), as well as the materials listed in one of the following three categories:
1. If your parent(s) will
financially support you:
a. An official letter from your
parent's bank indicating that there is a minimum balance of
$17,511 on
the account. This letter should be in English and should be no more than
6 months old. Instead of the letter from the bank, you can also provide
a recent official statement that they may regularly receive from the
bank that shows available funds.
2. If you are self-supporting:
a. An official letter
from your bank indicating that there is a minimum balance of
$17,511 on the account. This
letter should be in English and should be no more than 6 months old. Instead
of the letter from the bank, you can also provide a recent official document
that you may regularly receive from the bank that shows available funds.
3. If you are sponsored by your government, an agency, or other
organization:
a. An original scholarship or authorization
letter from the sponsoring agency listing the amount of support, length of
time authorized, and any special conditions of sponsorship. This letter
should be in English.
4. If you are sponsored by a relative (who is not your parent) or
other person:
a. An official letter
from your sponsor's bank indicating that there is a minimum balance of
$17,511 on the account. This
letter should be in English and should be no more than 6 months old. Instead
of the letter from the bank, you can also provide a recent official
statement that they may regularly receive from the bank that shows available
funds.
b. An official “Affidavit of support
Form” from your sponsor indicating specifically what s/he is willing to
provide (for example, “all educational and living costs” or “tuition only”)
and for how long. They must also state the dollar amount that they will be
providing for your support. Please note that if your sponsor is not paying
for all of your expenses, we will need an explanation from you of how your
remaining costs will be met. Although the Affidavit of Support form is
intended for U.S. citizens and Permanent Residents, we will accept it from a
non-US resident. Information about funds in the U.S. can be substituted by
funds in the sponsor's country.
Instructions for Affidavit of Support
Affidavit
of Support
IMPORTANT NOTE: Providing financial documents from persons only for the
purpose of obtaining admission and an I-20 document if that person has no
intention of supporting a student will be considered as submission of
fraudulent documentation by our office.
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