Financial Documentation

• Overview

  Stony Brook is required to verify that each person has sufficient funds to cover the period of their stay in the U.S.  The documentation we require will also be required at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate when applying for the J-1 visa.

  The estimated costs of attendance provided on the tabs above are used specifically for the purpose of issuing DS-2019 forms. It is important to keep in mind that these figures are subject to change and should be considered as rough estimates.
  

• Acceptable Sources of Funding

  
  Acceptable Sources of Funding

  Visitors must provide one or more of the following as proof of funds. All documentation must be no more than six months old.

  Type of Funding	Funding Requirements
  State Support	The academic department Chair’s signature and letter of offer indicating job title, salary and employment dates.
  Research Foundation Support	The academic department Chair’s signature, project director’s signature and letter of offer.
  U.S. or Foreign Government Support	Evidence of support should be presented in English, on agency letterhead, and detail the purpose of the support, amount of support, and specify the period during which the support will be available.   It must be signed by an appropriate government officer.
  Agency or Business Support	Evidence of support should be presented in English, on agency letterhead, and detail the purpose of the support, amount of support, and specify the period during which the support will be available. It should include an original signature from an appropriate officer.   If a private company will provide support, the company must provide a bank statement that documents adequate company assets to provide promised support.
  Personal Funds	A bank statement in the prospective visitor’s own name documenting current balance and transactions for the previous six months. Alternatively, a letter from the bank manager indicating current account balance and average six-month account balance.
  Support from Other Private Individuals	An Affidavit of Support form (Download Here) must be completed by any private individual willing to offer support to the prospective Exchange Visitor.   The Affidavit of Support must be accompanied by a bank statement in the owner's name documenting the current balance, as proof that the funds promised are available. Alternatively, a letter from the bank manager indicating current account balance is acceptable.

   

• J-1 Scholar Financial Requirements

  
  J-1 Scholar Minimum Annual Financial Requirement

  The figures provided below are estimates specifically for DS-2019 issuance purposes. It is important to keep in mind that the actual amounts may vary individual living needs and preferences.

  	Estimated Living Expenses	Health Insurance *
  J-1 Principal	$37,379/year	$ 321.03/mo.
  J-2 Spouse	$9,000/year	$ 300.33/mo.
  J-2 Child (each)	$5,000/year (Not Including Child Care)	$ 300.33/mo./child

  * These are the rates are for the 2023-24 academic year and are only in effect until 8/14/2024. For the most up-to-date rates, click here. Coverage includes health, hospitalization, medical evacuation, and repatriation of remains.

   
• J-1 Graduate Intern Financial Requirements

  
  J-1 Graduate Intern Financial Requirements

  The figures provided below are estimates specifically for Form DS-2019 issuance purposes. It is important to keep in mind that the actual amounts may vary depending on academic program-specific fees and individual living preferences.

  The estimated costs of attendance are regularly updated as new information becomes available.

  	Summer Session I	Summer Session I and II	Fall 2024	Fall 2024 - Spring 2025
  Tuition & Fees	$1,495	$2,931	$2,942	$5,885
  Living Expenses	$5,285	$7,304	$10,177	$20,354
  Health Insurance	$334	$668	$1,156	$2,765
  TOTAL	$7,114	$10,802	$14,276	$29,004

  * Estimated costs are subject to change without notice.

• J-1 Undergraduate Intern Financial Requirements

  
  J-1 Undergraduate Intern Financial Requirements

  The figures provided below are estimates specifically for Form DS-2019 issuance purposes. It is important to keep in mind that the actual amounts may vary depending on academic program-specific fees and individual living preferences.

  The estimated costs of attendance are regularly updated as new information becomes available.

  	Summer Session I	Summer Session I and II	Fall 2024	Fall 2024 - Spring 2025
  Tuition & Fees	$1,636	$3,113	$1,514	$3,029
  Living Expenses	$7,022	$10,777	$12,818	$25,636
  Health Insurance	$334	$668	$1,156	$2,765
  TOTAL	$8,992	$14,557	$15,488	$31,430

  * The estimated costs are subject to change without notice.