In your application account, please upload "proof of funds" documents in the "Certification of Finances" section. "Proof of funds" documents can include bank statements, sponsors' statement of support, bank letter, scholarship letter, and cash in investment accounts. U.S.-based pay stubs are accepted to cover living and other expenses (described on this page). The "proof of funds" Documents cannot be older than 12 months from the program's start date.
Proof of funding is required for an application to be reviewed for admission and shows that an international student has sufficient funds for the first year of studies as required by the U.S. government. If admitted, then USF is able to issue an I-20 form for the student, which the student then uses for the F-1 student visa interview at a U.S. embassy or consulate.
Please note: The numbers below are only 9-month and 12-month estimates for the first year of studies. For living and other expenses, each student may spend less or more than what is indicated.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Living Expenses | Other Expenses | Estimated Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Economics | $26,711 | $18,604 | $3,804 | $49,120 |
| Asia Pacific Studies | $23,751 | $18,604 | $3,804 | $46,160 |
| Asia Pacific Studies, Certificate | $17,831 | $18,604 | $3,804 | $40,240 |
| Biology* | $70 | $4,204 | $4,929 | $9,203 |
| Biotechnology | $25,231 | $18,604 | $3,804 | $47,640 |
| Chemistry* | $70 | $7,384 | $4,929 | $12,383 |
| Computer Science | $23,751 | $18,604 | $3,804 | $46,160 |
| Computer Science Bridge | $32,631 | $18,604 | $3,804 | $55,040 |
| Energy Systems Management | $23,751 | $18,604 | $3,804 | $46,160 |
| Environmental Management | $23,751 | $18,604 | $3,804 | $46,160 |
| International & Development Economics | $26,711 | $18,604 | $3,804 | $49,120 |
| International Studies | $29,671 | $18,604 | $3,804 | $52,080 |
| Migration Studies | $25,231 | $18,604 | $3,804 | $47,640 |
| Museum Studies | $35,591 | $18,604 | $3,804 | $58,000 |
| Professional Communication | $22,271 | $18,604 | $3,804 | $44,680 |
| Urban and Public Affairs | $26,711 | $18,604 | $3,804 | $49,120 |
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Living Expenses | Other Expenses | Estimated Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Science** | $47,432 | $23,873 | $4,929 | $76,234 |
| Sport Management | $22,271 | $23,873 | $4,929 | $51,073 |
| Writing | $22,271 | $23,873 | $4,929 | $51,073 |
*Students admitted to Biology and Chemistry receive full scholarship and teaching assistant-ship. Graduate Student Association fee is $70 per year.
**Tuition for Data Science as indicated above is an estimate based on 32 units for first academic year of studies. Total tuition cost (35 units) is $51,800 for 2020-2021, which includes 3 additional units in the second academic year (Summer 2021).
Living Expenses is estimate for shared housing (rent), food at home ($400 per month), and health insurance ($2,741 for 2019-2020).
Other Expenses is estimate for books, a local transit pass, and personal expenses, such as eating out and entertainment.
Potential expenses not included in the "Total Amount" estimates may include:
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.