Financial Requirements & Estimated Expenses

Please review this page for financial document requirements, financial sponsor form, and estimated cost of attendance for I-20/DS-2019 issuance.

Note: Estimated costs of attendance will be updated as they become available. Funding amounts are specified for each academic program. The amounts found below are estimates for I-20/DS-2019 purposes. Actual amounts may vary based on academic program specific fees and living preferences.

Financial Document Requirements

All financial documents must meet the following requirements:

  1. Less than 12 months old at the time of the I-20 or DS-2019 Request submission
  2. Written in English, or accompanied by official translation
  3. Funds must be immediately available, i.e. liquid assets, or can be withdrawn to pay your student bill
  4. If the account(s) is not in your name, please complete the Financial Sponsor Form (in section below) for each sponsor.

Acceptable types of financial documents:                          

Type of Document Document Requirements
Bank letters/statements
  • Includes name of bank account holder
  • Includes date of issuance
  • Specifies type of account(s), i.e. checking, savings, current, money market, and/or fixed deposit/fixed term/time deposits
  • Includes total available balance(s) held by the account holder, specifying currency
  • Printed on official bank stationary (letterhead) or logo/heading, including bank's name, address, etc.
  • If applicable, contains bank official's signature or stamp
  • If applicable, online account printouts may be accepted pending review
Emory University funding or scholarship award letter / email
  • Must be on department letterhead
  • Include student's full name (or first name and student ID) and state the amount and duration of support
  • Must have signature of appropriate person within the school/department
Approved or pre-approved education loan letter
  • Include student's full name and state the total amount of loan
  • "Conditional" approvals must include relevant conditions
Government financial guarantee
  • Include student's full name and state the support provided
Provident Account 
  • Must state that funds can be withdrawn before the start date of the semester.

Company/Corporate sponsorship letter
  • Printed on company letterhead
  • Endorsement or signature of company official with financial authority
  • Include full name of student
  • Include amount of sponsorship

 

The following documents are not acceptable:

Real estate
Trust fund accounts
Salary statements
Credit card statements
Stocks and bonds
Business bank accounts
Retirement fund

Financial Sponsor Form

This form is required of all F-1/J-1 students who have a financial sponsor. If you have more than one sponsor, each sponsor will fill out and sign this form. This form should accompany the acceptable financial document(s) in the sponsor’s name. Please upload the form(s) to the I-20 or DS-2019 Request e-form. 

Download the ISSS Financial Sponsor Form here.

Candler School of Theology

F-1 and J-1 Degree Seeking Students Only

*J-1 Candler Exchange Students: See "J-1 Exchange Students (OISP, MBA, BBA, LGS, Candler, and Law)" section below. Note I-20s and DS-2019s are not available for MRL and MRPL students. For MDiv students, I-20s/DS-2019s are only available for fully in-person students. Hybrid and online students are not eligible for an immigration document from Emory.

Candler Estimated Expenses AY 2022-23
Tuition and Fees $25,500
Living Expenses (9 months) $17,844
Other Expenses (includes health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)  $6,325
Total: $49,669
Dependent Expenses (if applicable, add to total)
F-2/J-2 Spouse $8,400
F-2/J-2 Child (per child) $4,200

Emory College and Oxford College

F-1 and J-1 Degree Seeking Students Only

*J-1 Emory College Exchange Students, Office of International and Summer Programs (OISP): See "J-1 Exchange Students (OISP, MBA, BBA, LGS, Candler, and Law)" section below.

Emory College and Oxford Estimated Expenses  AY 2022-23
Tuition and Fees $57,120
Living Expenses (9 months) $17,844
Other Expenses (includes health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)  $6,325
Total: $81,289
Dependent Expenses (if applicable, add to total)
F-2/J-2 Spouse $8,400
F-2/J-2 Child (per child) $4,200

Goizueta Business School

F-1 and J-1 Degree Seeking Students Only

*J-1 MBA and BBA Exchange Students: See "J-1 Exchange Students (OISP, MBA, BBA, LGS, Candler, amd Law" section below

MAF Estimated Expenses
AY 2022-23
Tuition and Fees $74,270
Living Expenses (9 months) $18,907
Other Expenses (includes health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)  $6,325
Total: $99,502
Dependent Expenses (if applicable, add to total)
F-2/J-2 Spouse $8,400
F-2/J-2 Child (per child) $4,200

 

MBA (2 Year) Estimated Expenses
AY 2022-23
Tuition and Fees $70,200
Living Expenses (9 months) $17,844
Other Expenses (includes health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)  $6,325
Total: $94,369
Dependent Expenses (if applicable, add to total)
F-2/J-2 Spouse $8,400
F-2/J-2 Child (per child) $4,200

MBA (1 Year) Estimated Expenses AY 2022-23
Tuition and Fees $108,278
Living Expenses (12 months) $23,784
Other Expenses (includes health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)  $6,325
Total: $138,387
Dependent Expenses (if applicable, add to total)
F-2/J-2 Spouse $8,400
F-2/J-2 Child (per child) $4,200

MSBA Estimated Expenses AY 2022-23
Tuition and Fees $78,758
Living Expenses (10 months) $19,827
Other Expenses (includes health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)  $6325
Total: $104,910
Dependent Expenses (if applicable, add to total)
F-2/J-2 Spouse $8,400
F-2/J-2 Child (per child) $4,200

BBA Estimated Expenses AY 2022-23
Tuition and Fees $57,120
Living Expenses (9 months) $17,844
Other Expenses (includes health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)  $6,325
Total: $81,289
Dependent Expenses (if applicable, add to total)
F-2/J-2 Spouse $8,400
F-2/J-2 Child (per child) $4,200

Laney Graduate School (LGS)

F-1 and J-1 Degree Seeking Students Only

*J-1 LGS Exchange Students: See "J-1 Exchange Students (OISP, MBA, BBA, LGS, Candler, and Law)" section below

PhD Estimated Expenses AY 2022-23
Tuition and Fees $68,700
Living Expenses (12 months) $23,784
Other Expenses (includes health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)  $6,325
Total: $98,809
Dependent Expenses (if applicable, add to total)
F-2/J-2 Spouse $8,400
F-2/J-2 Child (per child) $4,200

MA/MS Estimated Expenses AY 2022-23
Tuition and Fees $45,800
Living Expenses (9 months) $17,844
Other Expenses (includes health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)  $6,325
Total: $69,969
Dependent Expenses (if applicable, add to total)
F-2/J-2 Spouse $8,400
F-2/J-2 Child (per child) $4,200

MDP Estimated Expenses AY 2022-23
Tuition and Fees $68,700
Living Expenses (12 months) $23,784
Other Expenses (includes health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)  $6,325
Total: $98,809
Dependent Expenses (if applicable, add to total)
F-2/J-2 Spouse $8,400
F-2/J-2 Child (per child) $4,200

Rollins School of Public Health

F-1 and J-1 Degree Seeking Students Only

Rollins Estimated Expenses  AY 2022-23
Tuition and Fees $37,800
Living Expenses (9 months) $17,844
Other Expenses (includes health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)  $6,325
Total: $61,969
Dependent Expenses (if applicable, add to total)
F-2/J-2 Spouse $8,400
F-2/J-2 Child (per child) $4,200

School of Law

F-1 and J-1 Degree Seeking Students Only

*J-1 Law Exchange Students: See "J-1 Exchange Students (OISP, MBA, BBA, LGS, Candler, and Law" section below

JD Estimated Expenses AY 2022-23
Tuition and Fees $63,600
Living Expenses (9 months) $17,844
Other Expenses (includes health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)  $6,325
Total: $87,769
Dependent Expenses (if applicable, add to total)
F-2/J-2 Spouse $8,400
F-2/J-2 Child (per child) $4,200

LLM (Fall 2022 Starting Semester) Estimated Expenses AY 2022-23
Tuition and Fees $63,600
Living Expenses (9 months) $17,844
Other Expenses (includes health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)  $6,325
Total: $87,769
Dependent Expenses (if applicable, add to total)
F-2/J-2 Spouse $8,400
F-2/J-2 Child (per child) $4,200

 

LLM (Fall 2022 Only after MCL) Estimated Expenses AY 2022-23
Tuition and Fees $32,200
Living Expenses (5 months) $9,913
Other Expenses (includes health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)  $3,513
Total: $45,626
Dependent Expenses (if applicable, add to total)
F-2/J-2 Spouse $8,400
F-2/J-2 Child (per child) $4,200

 

LLM (Spring 2023 Starting Semester) Estimated Expenses
AY 2022-23
Tuition and Fees $63,600
Living Expenses (9 months) $17,844
Other Expenses (includes health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)  $6,325
Total: $87,769
Dependent Expenses (if applicable, add to total)
F-2/J-2 Spouse $8,400
F-2/J-2 Child (per child) $4,200

MCL (Spring 2023 Starting Semester) Estimated Expenses
AY 2022-23
Tuition and Fees $31,800
Living Expenses (6 months) $9,913
Other Expenses (includes health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)  $3,514
Total: $45,227
Dependent Expenses (if applicable, add to total)
F-2/J-2 Spouse $8,400
F-2/J-2 Child (per child) $4,200

SJD Estimated Expenses  AY 2022-23
Tuition and Fees $63,600
Living Expenses (9 months) $17,844
Other Expenses (includes health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)  $6,325
Total: $87,769
Dependent Expenses (if applicable, add to total)
F-2/J-2 Spouse $8,400
F-2/J-2 Child (per child) $4,200

School of Medicine

F-1 Degree Seeking Students Only

MD and MD/PhD Estimated Expenses AY 2022-23
Tuition and Fees $53,000
Living Expenses (12 months) $23,784
Other Expenses (includes health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)  $6,325
Total: $83,109
Dependent Expenses (if applicable, add to total)
F-2 Spouse $8,400
F-2 Child (per child) $4,200

MMSc (GensCns) Estimated Expenses AY 2022-23
Tuition and Fees $39,500
Living Expenses (12 months) $23,784
Other Expenses (includes health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)  $6,325
Total: $69,069
Dependent Expenses (if applicable, add to total)
F-2 Spouse $8,400
F-2 Child (per child) $4,200

MMSc (PA) Estimated Expenses AY 2022-23
Tuition and Fees $46,100
Living Expenses (12 months) $23,784
Other Expenses (includes health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)  $6,325
Total: $76,209
Dependent Expenses (if applicable, add to total)
F-2 Spouse $8,400
F-2 Child (per child) $4,200

DPT Estimated Expenses  AY 2022-23
Tuition and Fees $41,202
Living Expenses $23,784
Other Expenses (includes health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)  $6,325
Total: $71,311
Dependent Expenses (if applicable, add to total)
F-2 Spouse $8,400
F-2 Child (per child) $4,200

Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing

F-1 Degree Seeking Students Only

MN (Fall 2022 Starting Semester)Estimated Expenses AY 2022-23
Tuition and Fees $70,152
Living Expenses (12 months) $23,784
Other Expenses (includes health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)  $6,325
Total: $100,261
Dependent Expenses (if applicable, add to total)
F-2 Spouse $8,400
F-2 Child (per child) $4,200

 

MN (Spring 2023 Starting Semester)Estimated Expenses AY 2022-23
Tuition and Fees $70,152
Living Expenses (12 months) $23,784
Other Expenses (includes health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)  $6,325
Total: $100,261
Dependent Expenses (if applicable, add to total)
F-2 Spouse $8,400
F-2 Child (per child) $4,200

 

BSN Estimated Expenses AY 2022-23
Tuition and Fees $56,718
Living Expenses (9 months) $17,844
Other Expenses (includes health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)  $6,325
Total: $80,887
Dependent Expenses (if applicable, add to total)
F-2 Spouse $8,400
F-2 Child (per child) $4,200

J-1 Exchange Students (OISP, MBA, BBA, LGS, Candler, and Law)

J-1 Non-Degree Seeking Students Only

Scroll down for your academic program's estimated expenses

List of estimated expenses provided below:
1. Emory College Exchange, Office of International and Summer Programs (OISP)
2. Goizueta Business School, MBA Exchange
3. Goizueta Business School, BBA Exchange
4. Laney Graduate School (LGS) Exchange
5. Candler Scholl of Theology Exchange
6. School of Law Exchange



1. Emory College Exchange, Office of International and Summer Programs (OISP)

OISP Exchange (Fall 2022 Semester Only) Estimated Expenses  AY 2022-23
Fees $0
Other Expenses (includes living expenses, health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses) 

$12,000

(5 months)

Total: $12,000
Dependent Expenses (if applicable, add to total)
J-2 Spouse $8,400
J-2 Child (per child) $4,200

OISP Exchange (Spring 2023 Semester Only) Estimated Expenses
AY 2022-23
Fees $0
Other Expenses (includes living expenses, health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)

$13,000

(5 months)

Total: $13,000
Dependent Expenses (if applicable, add to total)
J-2 Spouse $8,400
J-2 Child (per child) $4,200

OISP Exchange (2022-2023 Academic Year) Estimated Expenses AY 2022-23
Fees $0
Other Expenses (includes living expenses, health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)

$24,000

(9 months)

Total: $24,000
Dependent Expenses (if applicable, add to total)
J-2 Spouse $8,400
J-2 Child (per child) $4,200


2. Goizueta Business School, MBA Exchange

MBA Exchange (Fall 2022 Semester Only) Estimated Expenses AY 2022-23
Fees $325
Other Expenses (includes living expenses, health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)

$12,000

(5 months)

Total: $12,325
Dependent Expenses (if applicable, add to total)
J-2 Spouse $8,400
J-2 Child (per child) $4,200

MBA Exchange (Spring 2023 Semester Only) Estimated Expenses
AY 2022-23
Fees $325
Other Expenses (includes living expenses, health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)

$12,000

(5 months)

Total: $12,325
Dependent Expenses (if applicable, add to total)
J-2 Spouse $8,400
J-2 Child (per child) $4,200

MBA Exchange (2021-2022 Academic Year) Estimated Expenses (Not Applicable (N/A) for 2021-2022 Academic Year) AY 2021-22
Fees $N/A
Other Expenses (includes living expenses, health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)

$N/A

(9 months)

Total: $N/A
Dependent Expenses (if applicable, add to total)
J-2 Spouse $N/A
J-2 Child (per child) $N/A


3. Goizueta Business School, BBA Exchange

BBA Exchange (Fall 2022 Semester Only) Estimated Expenses AY 2022-23
Fees $0
Other Expenses (includes living expenses, health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)

$12,000

(5 months)

Total: $12,000
Dependent Expenses (if applicable, add to total)
J-2 Spouse $8,400
J-2 Child (per child) $4,200

BBA Exchange (Spring 2023 Semester Only) Estimated Expenses AY 2022-23
Fees $414
Other Expenses (includes living expenses, health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)

$12,000

(5 months)

Total: $12,414
Dependent Expenses (if applicable, add to total)
J-2 Spouse $8,400
J-2 Child (per child) $4,200

BBA Exchange (2022-2023 Academic Year) Estimated Expenses AY 2022-23
Fees $0
Other Expenses (includes living expenses, health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)

$24,000

(9 months)

Total: $24,000
Dependent Expenses (if applicable, add to total)
J-2 Spouse $8,400
J-2 Child (per child) $4,200


4. Laney Graduate School (LGS) Exchange 

LGS Exchange (Fall 2022 Semester Only) Estimated Expenses
AY 2022-23
Fees $0
Other Expenses (includes living expenses, health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)

$12,615

(5 months)

Total: $12,615
Dependent Expenses (if applicable, add to total)
J-2 Spouse $8,400
J-2 Child (per child) $2,400

LGS Exchange (Spring or Summer 2023 Only) Estimated Expenses
AY 2022-23
Fees $0
Other Expenses (includes living expenses, health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)

$12,615

(4 months)

Total: $12,615
Dependent Expenses (if applicable, add to total)
J-2 Spouse $8,400
J-2 Child (per child) $4,200

LGS Exchange (Spring and Summer 2023) Estimated Expenses
AY 2022-23
Fees $0
Other Expenses (includes living expenses, health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)

$24,169

(9 months)

Total: $24,169
Dependent Expenses (if applicable, add to total)
J-2 Spouse $8,400
J-2 Child (per child)

$2,400

 

LGS Exchange (Spring, Summer, Fall 2023) Estimated Expenses
AY 2022-23
Fees $0
Other Expenses (includes living expenses, health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)

$37,845

(12 months)

Total: $37,845
Dependent Expenses (if applicable, add to total)
J-2 Spouse $8,400
J-2 Child (per child) $2,400

 



5. Candler School of Theology Exchange 

Candler Exchange (2022-2023 Academic Year) Estimated Expenses
AY 2022-23
Tuition and Fees $ 0 Waived
Other Expenses (includes living expenses, health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)

$ 24,169

(9 months)

Total: $ 24,169
Dependent Expenses (if applicable, add to total)
J-2 Spouse $8,400
J-2 Child (per child) $4,200


6. School of Law Exchange 

Law Exchange (Fall 2022 Semester Only) Estimated Expenses
AY 2022-23
Fees $ 0 Waived
Other Expenses (includes living expenses, health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)

$12,615

(5 months)

Total: $12,615
Dependent Expenses (if applicable, add to total)
J-2 Spouse $N/A
J-2 Child (per child) $N/A

Law Exchange (Spring 2023 Semester Only) Estimated Expenses
AY 2022-23
Fees $ 0 Waived
Other Expenses (includes living expenses, health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)

$12,615

(5 months)

Total: $12,615
Dependent Expenses (if applicable, add to total)
J-2 Spouse $8,400
J-2 Child (per child) $4,200

J-1 Special Populations (Bobby Jones Scholars, Emory-Tibet Program)

Bobby Jones Scholars

Bobby Jones Non-Degree Seeking Estimated Expenses (1 year program) AY 2022-23
Tuition & Fees $57,964
Other Expenses (includes living expenses, health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)

$30,109

(12 months)

Total: $88,073
Additional Expenses (if applicable, add to total)
F-2/J-2 Spouse $8,400
F-2/J-2 Child (per child) $4,200

Emory-Tibet Program

Emory-Tibet Estimated Expenses (2 year program) AY 2021-22
Fees $0
Other Expenses (includes living expenses, health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)

$40,000

(18 months)

Total: $40,000
Additional Expenses (if applicable, add to total)
F-2/J-2 Spouse $8,400
F-2/J-2 Child (per child) $4,200

FAQ

General Questions  

Financial Sponsor Form 

School Related 


General FAQ 

What are the requirements for financial documents?  

All financial documents must meet the following criteria: 

  1. Less than 12 months old at the time of the I-20 or DS-2019 Request submission 
  2. Written in English, or accompanied by official translation 
  3. Funds must be available immediately, i.e. liquid assets, or can be withdrawn to pay your student bill.  
  4. If the account(s) is not in your name, you must complete the Financial Sponsor Form for each sponsor. 
  5. Must include either the student or sponsor’s name  

Note: There may be additional requirements depending on the specific document. Please check here to read more.   

 

What are acceptable financial documents  

Acceptable financial statements can be any combination of the following documents:  

  • Bank letters/statements (ex: checking, savings, current, money market, fixed deposit/fixed termtime deposits) 
  • Emory University funding or scholarship award letter/email 
  • Approved or pre-approved education loan letter, Government financial guarantee 
  • Provident Account 
  • Company/Corporate sponsorship letter 

 

What are unacceptable financial documents?  

We cannot accept financial documents that exclusively show non-liquid funds (i.e. funds that are not immediately available).  Examples of these documents are:  

  • Real estate 
  • Trust fund accounts 
  • Salary statements  
  • Credit card statements 
  • Stocks and bonds 
  • Business bank accounts 
  • Retirement fund. 

Note: Documents must have an official English translation if they are written in a different language.  

 

How old can my financial documents be?  

All financial documents must be less than 12 months old at the time of the I-20 or DS-2019 Request submission.

 

How long do I have to show funding for?  

Funding amounts are specified for each academic program. The amounts found above are estimates for I-20/DS-2019 purposes. Actual amounts may vary based on academic program specific fees and living preferences. 

If you are a F-1 student, you only need to show enough funding for one academic year at the time of your visa interview.  

If you are a J-1 Student, you will need to show enough funding the total estimated expenses for the entire length of your program. 

 

I have shown more funding than required, why isn’t it reflected on my I-20/DS-2019? 

The amounts listed will always equal your total estimated expenses for one academic year (F-1) or the total length of your program (J-1). Anything additional is not necessary to declare on your I-20 or DS-2019.  

 

My cost of living might be less than what’s on the website because I am living with someone. Can my required funding be adjusted? 

Unfortunately, we cannot make any exceptions to the funding amounts that you are required to show. We have consistent funding requirements for all students to ensure fairness.  

 


Financial Sponsor  

Who needs to submit the financial sponsor form?  

Friends and or family are required to submit the financial sponsor form in addition to their bank statements. Companies and organizations do not need to submit the financial sponsor form in addition to their sponsorship letter. 

 

What type of documentation is required from my sponsor?  

Your sponsor is required to provide you with two things:  

  1. Financial sponsor form: If you have more than one sponsor, each sponsor will fill out and sign this form. This form should accompany the acceptable financial document(s) in the sponsor’s name. Please upload the form(s) to the I-20 or DS-2019 Request e-form. 

    2. An acceptable form of financial documentation that meets the requirements listed above.  

Note: If your financial sponsor submits their company’s bank statement as documentation, and their name is not listed on the statement, they will need to indicate on the financial sponsor form that have access to those funds. 

 

My sponsor has changed from one family member to another, do I need to update my I-20/DS-2019?  

It depends. If your sponsor is changing from one family member to another, but the funding amount is the same, then an update is not necessary. However, if the amount of funding changes significantly then it may be necessary to update the actual amount on your I-20 or DS-2019.  

Please send an email to newstudentfj@emory.edu if your sponsors change, and we will assess if an update is needed.  

 

I have lost my financial sponsor and no longer have sufficient funds; can I still be issued an I-20/DS-2019?  

Unfortunately, we cannot issue an I-20 or DS-2019 if you do not have sufficient funding at the time of your request.  

 


School Related 

I received the REAL Scholarship (Rollins students only), why does it not count towards my funding?  

The money from the REAL Program is not guaranteed because a student must also find a job after coming to Atlanta in order to receive it. In other words,eligibility alone does not guarantee receiving funds due to a variety of external factors. It is in the student's best interest to ensure that they can sufficiently support themselves before arriving at Emory without relying on the REAL scholarship. 

 

The required amount on my program’s website is different than on your website. Which amount do I need to show funding for?  

Please show funding for the cost that we have listed on our website, and not your academic program’s website. Our office works with each school to determine what the total cost of each program will be for one academic year (F-1), or the length of your program (J-1). The cost of tuition and fees should not be different; however, it is possible that the cost of living is calculated differently. The estimated cost of living that our office provides is the lowest reasonable cost that one might pay around Emory.