How to get an I-20 Form:
1. Declaration of Finances (DOF):
International applicants are required to submit a declaration of finances (DOF) indicating that the applicant, or
the applicant’s sponsor has financial resources adequate to provide for his or her educational expenses. The
amount declared must reflect the total sum of tuition, fees and living expenses for one academic year of study –
the total estimated amount for the 2013-2014 academic year is $47,800 Please note that all documentation
must be dated within one year of initial enrollment at MassArt. (No older than September 1, 2012)
2. Verification of Finances (VOF);
All funds declared on the DOF must be substantiated by a verification of finances (VOF) letter from an officer of
the student's bank or sponsor's bank. Funds must be in a readily accessible form such as liquid assets
(checking, savings account, etc.). All documents must be in English and in U.S. dollars, or the current exchange
rate must be supplied by the bank. All documents must state the exact amount of money available in the
account OR must specify that there is more than the required minimum available in the account. The DOF and
VOF must be completed and returned to the Office of Admissions by the deadline.
3. Total Cost of Attendance:
The below chart reflects the estimated Cost of Attendance for the 2013-2014 academic year. The $47,800
amount reflected in the chart below is the amount that must be accounted for on both your DOF and VOF as
mentioned above.
The cost of attendance is an estimation of the amount of money it could potentially cost you to go to MassArt
for one academic year. It includes your tuition and fees, and also includes an estimate for living expenses,
personal expenses, art supplies, and books. We also indicate whether a cost will be paid directly to MassArt and
appear on your student bill or if it is a personal cost. Please note that personal costs can vary from student to
student. In addition, “Personal Expenses” does not include: travel to/from the U.S., expenses for vacation
periods and personal spending beyond the listed amount.
2013-2014 Estimated Expenses
Tuition and Fees
$ 28,600
Paid to MassArt
Average cost of room and board
$ 13,700
Paid to MassArt
(on-campus housing only)
Mandatory Health Insurance
$ 2,000
Paid to MassArt
Personal Living Allowance
$ 1,400
Personal Cost
Art Supplies and Books
$ 2,100
Personal Cost
TOTAL
$ 47,800
DOF/VOF SUBMISSION INFORMATION
If you’re submitting an online application, please submit your DOF and VOF as follows:
Email: Submit PDF of the official, scanned Declaration of Finances form and the Verification of Finances letter.
Please make sure that scans are readable and that signatures and official stamps are visible (color scans are
preferred). Email to admissions@massart.edu.
Mail: The Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Massachusetts College of Art and Design, 621 Huntington Ave,
Boston, MA 02115 USA
How to get an I-20 Form Continued:
4. Acknowledgement of Admissions Decision:
International students admitted to the college will receive an acceptance packet which will include a decision
letter and accepted student booklet, which will guide you through the enrollment process. This package will also
include an International Student Checklist and the I-20 Student Information form. If you choose to attend
MassArt, you will need to return the completed I-20 Student Information form with your tuition deposit.
5. Deposits and Forms Needed to Secure Your Space:
Once you decide to attend MassArt, you will need to secure your space in the entering class by submitting:
o
The Tuition and Housing Deposit form
o
A $200 non-refundable Tuition Deposit
o
A $240 Housing Deposit (only if living on-campus)
If you want to live in on-campus housing, we strongly encourage you to submit both your
tuition and housing deposits at the same time, in one single payment of $440, along with the
appropriate forms.
o
A completed I-20 Student Information form
o
A copy of the biographical data page of your passport.
o
Transfer form (only if you are currently enrolled in or have attended a U.S. institution within the past
five months).
6. I-20 Form:
Once MassArt has received your $200 non-refundable tuition deposit or your $440 combined tuition and
housing deposits, your Tuition and Housing Deposit form and your I-20 Student Information form, we will begin
the process needed to generate your I-20.
*Please note: It can take up to six weeks for an I-20 Form to be processed and for the I-20 to be delivered. You
are encouraged to submit this documentation as soon as possible, especially if mail delivery is slow from the US
to your country.
MassArt sends all I-20s going to international residential addresses via UPS Worldwide International, which
usually reaches most countries within 3-5 business days.
DECLARATION OF FINANCES FORM
Part I - International Student Declaration of Finances
“I certify that I, __________________________ (student name), have read and understood the I-20 Application
Package “Financial Information” section. I understand that while I must only certify one academic year of
estimated expenses, it is my responsibility to ensure funding throughout my studies.
My sources of funding are (check one or more) :
I will be fully or partially funding my studies at MassArt through my
Amount:
personal funds.
Attach an acceptable bank document in your name for the amount specified
I will be fully or partially funded by an individual family member or other Amount:
sponsor.
Have the sponsor complete, sign and date the Student/Sponsor section of this form below.
Attach an acceptable bank document in the sponsor’s name for the amount specified.
I will be fully or partially funded by an agency, company, or
governmental office.
Amount:
Attach an original award letter specifying funding amount or types. (If this is not available see below)
If the original award letter is not available , please attach the following two items:
1. An acceptable bank document in the funder’s name for the amount specified.
2. Have the sponsor complete, sign and date the Student/Sponsor section of this form below.
TOTAL DEMONSTRATED BY ALL DOCUMENTATION MUST EQUAL A MINIMUM OF $47,800 USD
Part II - Student/Sponsor Statement
I/We hereby certify that the above information is accurate and that I/we are aware of the full cost of education at
Massachusetts College of Art and Design and that the funds are available and will be provided for the entire course
of study. Finally, I understand that I take all responsibility should my source(s) of funding, as specified above, be
interrupted.
Student's Name
Student's Signature
Date (month/day/year)
Sponsor's Name
Sponsor's Signature
Date (month/day/year)
Relationship to Student
Telephone Number
(include country and city code)
Primary Sponsor Information
Address
Secondary Sponsor Information (use only if needed)
Sponsor's Name
Sponsor's Signature
Date (month/day/year)
Relationship to Student
Telephone Number
(include country and city code)
Address
DOF/VOF Submissions Information:
If you're submitting an online application, please submit your DOF and VOF as follows:
Email: Submit PDF of the official, scanned Declaration of Finances form and the Verification of Finances letter.
Please make sure that scans are readable and that signatures and official stamps are visible (color scans are
preferred). Email to admissions@massart.edu.
Mail: The Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Massachusetts College of Art and Design, 621 Huntington Ave,
Boston, MA 02115 USA