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    Certificate of Finance 2027

    The purpose of the Certification of Finances is to help colleges and universities obtain complete and accurate information about the funds available to international applicants who want to study in the United States.  Strict government regulations, rising education costs, and economic conditions have made verifying the financial resources of international applicants essential.  Institutions do not have the option on deciding whether to verify the financial resources of their international applicants; financial verification must be made prior to institutional issuance of a Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20 or DS-2019).

    This form is designed to standardize financial information provided by applicants to colleges, universities, and U.S. consuls.  By completing this form and returning it to the college or university requiring it, an applicant, if admitted, may obtain that college's authorization and issuance of a Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20 or DS-2019).  If parents and/or sponsors are unable to obtain a bank official's verification, it is recommended that institutions forward a copy of the International Student Financial Aid Application to the family for completion.  The institution should attach a copy of this certification to the Certificate of Eligibility.  U.S. consuls scrutinize the statements of financial resources given by nonimmigrant visa applicants.  This certification will help such officials make their decisions and expedite visa issuance.
    Student's Information
    Date of Birth
    (Month/Day/Year)
    (Month/Day/Year)
    Addresses
    Permanent Address
    Permanent Address
    Mailing Address (if different from above)
    Mailing Address (if different from above)
    Mailing Address - Valid To
    Mailing Address - Valid To
    Mailing Address - Valid From
    Mailing Address - Valid From
    Citizenship
    Official Certificate of Sources of Funds and Amounts
    This is to certify that all parties have read and understand the information submitted on this form. Estimated financial support is presented truthfully and accurately, and the funds are available and will be provided as indicated.
    Student's Sources of Funds
    Please list all amounts in U.S. Dollars.

    "Projected Support" is the dollar amount assigned for that specific academic year from this source.
    Parent Sources of Funds (Financial support available from Parents/Guardians) Exclude financial support already listed on the Student Section.
    _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
    Sponsors (Money available from sources other than parents.)
    _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
    Your Government
    If your government will be providing scholarships or stipends to fund your education, please list here.
    Total

    Centre’s international applicants are broken into the following categories:

    Low-Need: Ability to pay $60,000 or more per year.

    Mid-Need: Ability to pay between $25,000-$59,999 per year.

    High-Need: Ability to pay between $0-$24,999 per year.


    All applicants to Centre will be automatically considered for general merit scholarships. Students considered Mid-Need will be considered for merit scholarships AND need-based grants. Students considered High-Need are strongly encouraged to apply separately for Centre’s Lincoln Scholars Program in order to be considered for the funding necessary to be admitted to Centre.

    The total amount of your financial contribution towards your cost of attendance for each year should be reflected below. If these amounts are not accurate, please review the amounts the you have completed in each of the sources of funding in the previous sections. For example, if your family savings reserved for your education for 2027-2028 is $15,000 and your parents sources of funds is $10,000 for 2027-2028, the total financial contribution for that year is $25,000 ($15,000+$10,000).

    Digital Signature
    By typing my full legal name, I am providing my digital signature. In doing so, I attest that I have provided complete and accurate information to the best of my ability. I understand that this information will be used to determine my capacity to pay for my education. Should I later enroll at Centre College, I will be prepared to submit official proof of my capacity to pay educational expenses to the U.S. Consulate as part of my F-1 student visa approval process.
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