After you are admitted to NDSU, you must also receive a Certificate of Eligibility to apply for a F-1 or J-1 visa.

Visit our Cost Information page to view your estimated cost of attendance.

Upload your documents to this form.

• passport
• financial information (bank statement, etc.)
• if applicable, letter from financial sponsor (family, company, etc.)

If you have an assistantship and tuition waiver mentioned in your admission letter, this will automatically count toward your finances.

Complete the Financial Responsibility Statement form here: https://shorturl.at/auxR9

We will email a digitally signed copy of your I-20 or DS-2019 to the email address provided in your admission application. Be sure to print and sign on page 1. You can then use it as your original for your visa appointment and when you enter the United States.

Note that standard program durations on the I-20 are as follows:

• 5 years for Bachelor's level
• 3 years for Master's level
• 5 years for Doctoral level

When you apply for a visa, please be sure that your visa application (DS-160) is consistent with your I-20.

Apply for a student visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad. You must also pay the I-901 SEVIS fee at fmjfee.com. Be sure to carry a payment receipt to your visa appointment.

Canadian Citizens: You are not required to apply for an F-1 visa stamp before entering the U.S. The I-20 and I-901 fee are still required, and carry proof with you upon your entry.