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United States: how much money you need to show for a student visa
Applies to: US F-1 student visa
No fixed amount: you show what your Form I-20 says
The amount is set by your university on your Form I-20, so it differs from student to student.
The amounts
| Amount to show | The estimated costs listed on your Form I-20 by your university |
|---|
The rules to know
- Your university issues a Form I-20 that lists its estimate of your costs.
- You need documentary evidence of financial support covering that amount.
- Because universities set different costs, there is no single figure for everyone.
Source: US federal regulation 8 CFR 214.2(f)(1)(i)(B) · checked 25 September 2026. Rules change, so confirm on the official page before you apply. Nothing here guarantees a visa.
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