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DS-2019 Financial Requirements and Estimated Expenses

The amounts found below are estimates for DS-2019 purposes. Actual amounts may vary based on academic program specific fees and living preferences. The estimated costs of attendance will be updated as they become available. Funding amounts are specified for each academic program. Read on to learn more about the financial requirements, financial sponsor form, and find the estimated expenses for your program. Be sure to check out our financial FAQ for more information! 

Our office is currently processing DS-2019s for programs that begin in Summer/Fall 2024. 

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Financial Requirements and Financial Sponsor Form

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  • Must state that funds can be withdrawn before the start date of the semester.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
Mutual Funds

 

Financial Sponsor Form

This form is required of all 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 DS-2019 Request e-form. 

Download the ISSS Financial Sponsor Form here.

Estimated Expenses for Degree-Seeking Students

The 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 DS-2019 purposes. Actual amounts may vary based on academic program specific fees and living preferences.

Our office is currently processing DS-2019s for programs that begin in Summer/Fall 2024.  Funding amounts will be updated periodically, so please check back if your program's section is blank. 

Jump directly to your program by clicking the name of your school:

Note: Not all of Emory's programs are eligible for an DS-2019. If you do not see your program listed below, please email ISSS as soon as possible for clarification

Candler School of Theology

J-1 Degree Seeking Students Only

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

Note DS-2019s are not available for MRL and MRPL students. For MDiv students, DS-2019s are only available for fully in-person students. Hybrid and online students are not eligible for an immigration document from Emory.

Master of Divinity (Fall 24 Starting Semester) Estimated Expenses  AY 2024-25
Tuition and Fees $27,500
Living Expenses (9 months)

$20,160
Other Expenses (includes health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)  $7,000
Total: $54,660
Dependent Expenses (if applicable, add to total)
F-2/J-2 Spouse $8,400
F-2/J-2 Child (per child) $4,200

  

Master of Theology (MT) Estimated Expenses  AY 2024-25
Tuition and Fees $27,500
Living Expenses (9 months)

$20,160
Other Expenses (includes health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)  $7,000
Total: $54,660
Dependent Expenses (if applicable, add to total)
F-2/J-2 Spouse $8,400
F-2/J-2 Child (per child) $4,200

 

Master of Theological Studies (MTS) Estimated Expenses  AY 2024-25
Tuition and Fees $27,500
Living Expenses (9 months)

$20,160
Other Expenses (includes health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)  $7,000
Total: $54,660
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

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.

J-1 Degree Seeking Students Only

Emory College and Oxford Estimated Expenses  AY 2024-25
Tuition and Fees $62,294
Living Expenses (9 months) $20,160
Other Expenses (includes health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)  $4,002
Total: $86,456
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

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

J-1 Degree Seeking Students Only

MAF Estimated Expenses 
 AY 2024-25
Tuition and Fees $77,642
Living Expenses (9 months) $20,160
Other Expenses (includes health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)  $10,026
Total: $107,828
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 2024-25
Tuition and Fees $76,200
Living Expenses (9 months) $20,160
Other Expenses (includes health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)  $11,220
Total: $107,580
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 2024-25
Tuition and Fees $114,300
Living Expenses (12 months) $26,880
Other Expenses (includes health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)  $14,770
Total: $155,950
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 2024-25
Tuition and Fees $80,305
Living Expenses (10 months) $22,400
Other Expenses (includes health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)  $7,203
Total: $109,908
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 2024-25
Tuition and Fees $62,294
Living Expenses (9 months) $20,160
Other Expenses (includes health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)  $4,002
Total: $86,456
Dependent Expenses (if applicable, add to total)
F-2/J-2 Spouse $8,400
F-2/J-2 Child (per child) $4,20

 

Master in Management (MiM) Estimated Expenses  AY 2024-25
Tuition and Fees $64,508
Living Expenses (12 months) $20,160
Other Expenses (includes health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)  $7,000
Total: $91,668
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)

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

 J-1 Degree Seeking Students Only

PhD Estimated Expenses AY 2024-25
Tuition and Fees $72,225
Living Expenses (12 months) $26,880
Other Expenses (includes health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)  $6,250
Total: $105,355
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 2024-25
Tuition and Fees $48,150
Living Expenses (9 months) $20,160
Other Expenses (includes health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)  $6,250
Total: $74,560
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 2024-25
Tuition and Fees $72,225
Living Expenses (12 months) $26,880
Other Expenses (includes health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)  $6,250
Total: $105,355
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

J-1 Degree Seeking Students Only

Rollins Estimated Expenses AY 2024-25
Tuition and Fees $42,742
Living Expenses (9 months) $20,160
Other Expenses (includes health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)  $5,572
Total: $68,474
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

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

J-1 Degree Seeking Students Only 

JD Estimated Expenses  AY 2024-25
Tuition and Fees $67,480
Living Expenses (9 months) $20,160
Other Expenses (includes health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)  $9,270
Total: $96,910
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 2024-25
Tuition and Fees $67,480
Living Expenses (9 months) $20,160
Other Expenses (includes health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)  $9,270
Total: $96,910
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 2024 Starting Semester) Estimated Expenses  AY 2024-25
Tuition and Fees $67,480
Living Expenses (9 months) $20,160
Other Expenses (includes health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)  $9,270
Total: $96,910
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 2025 Starting Semester) Estimated Expenses 
 AY 2024-25
Tuition and Fees $
Living Expenses (9 months) $
Other Expenses (includes health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)  $
Total: $
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 2025 Starting Semester) Estimated Expenses 
 AY 2024-25
Tuition and Fees $
Living Expenses (6 months) $
Other Expenses (includes health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)  $
Total: $
Dependent Expenses (if applicable, add to total)
F-2/J-2 Spouse $8,400
F-2/J-2 Child (per child) $4,200

 

Estimated Expenses for Non-Degree Seeking Exchange Students (OISP, MBA, BBA, LGS, Candler, and Law)

J-1 Non-Degree Seeking Students Only

The 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 DS-2019 purposes. Actual amounts may vary based on academic program specific fees and living preferences.

Our office is currently processing DS-2019s for programs that begin in Summer/Fall 2024. Funding amounts will be updated periodically, so please check back if your program's section is blank. 

Jump directly to your program by clicking the name of your school:


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

OISP Exchange (Fall 2024 Semester Only) Estimated Expenses   AY 2024-25
Fees $0
Other Expenses (includes living expenses, health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses) 

 $12,962

(4 months)
Total: $12,962
Dependent Expenses (if applicable, add to total)
J-2 Spouse $8,400
J-2 Child (per child) $4,200

OISP Exchange (Spring 2025 Semester Only) Estimated Expenses 
 AY 2024-25
Fees $0
Other Expenses (includes living expenses, health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)

$

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

OISP Exchange (2024-2025 Academic Year) Estimated Expenses AY 2024-25
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


Goizueta Business School, MBA Exchange

MBA Exchange (Fall 2024 Semester Only) Estimated Expenses  AY 2024-25
Fees $375
Other Expenses (includes living expenses, health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)

 $11,660

(5 months)
Total: $12,035
Dependent Expenses (if applicable, add to total)
J-2 Spouse $8,400
J-2 Child (per child) $4,200

MBA Exchange (Spring 2025 Semester Only) Estimated Expenses 
 AY 2024-25
Fees $N/A
Other Expenses (includes living expenses, health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)

 $N/A

(5 months)
Total: $N/A
Dependent Expenses (if applicable, add to total)
J-2 Spouse $8,400
J-2 Child (per child) $4,200

MBA Exchange (2024-2025 Academic Year) Estimated Expenses  AY 2024-25
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

 

Goizueta Business School, BBA Exchange

BBA Exchange (Fall 2024 Semester Only) Estimated Expenses  AY 2024-25
Fees $0
Other Expenses (includes living expenses, health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)

 $12,000

(4 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 2025 Semester Only) Estimated Expenses  AY 2024-25
Fees $N/A
Other Expenses (includes living expenses, health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)

$N/A

(5 months)
Total: $N/A
Dependent Expenses (if applicable, add to total)
J-2 Spouse $8,400
J-2 Child (per child) $4,200

BBA Exchange (2024-2025 Academic Year) Estimated Expenses AY 2024-25
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


Laney Graduate School (LGS) Exchange 

LGS Exchange (Fall 2024 Semester Only) Estimated Expenses 
 AY 2024-25
Fees $0
Other Expenses (includes living expenses, health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)

 N/A

(5 months)
Total: N/A
Dependent Expenses (if applicable, add to total)
J-2 Spouse $8,400
J-2 Child (per child) $2,400

LGS Exchange (Spring or Summer 2024 Only) Estimated Expenses 
 AY 2024-25
Fees $0
Other Expenses (includes living expenses, health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)

$

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

LGS Exchange (Spring and Summer 2024) Estimated Expenses 
 AY 2024-25
Fees $0
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 $8,400
J-2 Child (per child)

$2,400

 

LGS Exchange (Spring, Summer, Fall 2024) Estimated Expenses 
 AY 2024-25
Fees $0
Other Expenses (includes living expenses, health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)

 N/A

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

 


Candler School of Theology Exchange 

Candler Exchange (2024-2025 Academic Year) Estimated Expenses 
 AY 2024-25
Tuition and Fees $ 0 Waived
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 $8,400
J-2 Child (per child) $4,200


School of Law Exchange 

Law Exchange (Fall 2024 Semester Only) Estimated Expenses
AY 2024-25
Fees $ 0 Waived
Other Expenses (includes living expenses, health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)

 $

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

Law Exchange (Spring 2025 Semester Only) Estimated Expenses 
 AY 2024-25
Fees $ 0 Waived
Other Expenses (includes living expenses, health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)

 N/A

(5 months)
Total: N/A
Dependent Expenses (if applicable, add to total)
J-2 Spouse $8,400
J-2 Child (per child) $4,200

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

The 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 DS-2019 purposes. Actual amounts may vary based on academic program specific fees and living preferences.

Our office is currently processing DS-2019s for programs that begin in Summer/Fall 2024.  Funding amounts will be updated periodically, so please check back if your program's section is blank. 

Bobby Jones Scholars

Bobby Jones Non-Degree Seeking Estimated Expenses (1 year program)  AY 2024-25
Tuition & Fees $59,920
Other Expenses (includes living expenses, health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)

$37,578

(12 months)
Total: $97,498
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)

(Not Yet Available)

 AY 2024-25
Fees $0
Other Expenses (includes living expenses, health insurance, books & supplies, miscellaneous expenses)

 N/A

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

Financial 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 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 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 DS-2019 purposes. Actual amounts may vary based on academic program specific fees and living preferences. 

 J-1 Students 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 DS-2019? 

The amounts listed will always equal the total length of your program. Anything additional is not necessary to declare on your 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 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 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 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 DS-2019?  

Unfortunately, we cannot issue an 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 the length of your program. 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.  

 

Do you have DS-2019 questions?