2026-2027 I-20 Application

2026-2027 I-20 Application

To apply for an F-1 student visa, international students must complete the enclosed I-20 application. The Form I-20 serves as your official invitation to schedule a visa interview at a U.S. embassy or consulate.

The I-20 application must be submitted with financial documentation demonstrating readily available funds to cover the educational expenses you are expected to incur during one academic year.

Long Island University is required to verify that you have sufficient financial resources to cover tuition, fees, and living expenses for your full-time program, as well as the living expenses of any dependents.

ALL APPLICANTS must submit the following before an I-20 can be issued:

1. International Tuition Deposit

2. Completed and Signed I-20 Application

3. Copy of Passport Identification Page

4. Supporting Financial Documentation

• Bank statements must be in English and no more than 3 months old from the time of submission.

• Bank statements or other financial documents must be signed or stamped as official by the bank.

• Financial documents submitted for I-20 issuance must generally show sufficient liquid funds (such as bank statements, scholarships, official sponsorship letters, or approved student loans). For loans, documents should include the loan approval letter, the amount approved, and the disbursement date.

5. If you are currently in the US on an F-1 student visa you must submit the abovementioned documents and:

• Submit a copy of your current I-20.

• Submit a copy of your current F-1 Student Visa.

• Contact your current university or school and request your SEVIS record be transferred to Long Island University. Your current university will ask for a copy of your LIU offer letter and School Code. The Brooklyn Campus School Code is NYC214F01742004 and the Post Campus School Code is NYC214F01742000.

SECTION 1: COST OF ATTENDANCE

The 2026-2027 ESTIMATED COST of ATTENDANCE for a single student at Long Island University (Fall and Spring), including educational and living expenses (but NOT including travel to and from your home country) is as follows:

Undergraduate Student Annual Expenses*

English Language Institute Annual Expenses*

Graduate Annual Expenses*

* All fees are estimated in U.S. dollars, are based on full-time credit loads, and are subject to change.

** Includes estimated on- campus room (standard double), board (unlimited meal plan), transportation and personal expenses for 12 months.

*** Participation in the University’s health insurance plan is mandatory unless the student can provide evidence of active enrollment in a comparative plan that is owned, operated, and filed in the United States, in compliance with the Affordable Care Act, provides access to primary care in the tri state area, and includes coverage for medical evacuation, repatriation of remains. International athletes must also provide proof that the plan does not exclude injuries sustained during intercollegiate sports.

**** Eligible students may apply for dependent I-20s no sooner than the add/drop date of the students first semester at LIU. Please see the Academic Calendar for more information. For dependents, add an additional $11,395 per year for your spouse or each child.

***** If your graduate program is not listed, please contact international.admissions@liu.edu for additional information regarding your program’s fee structure.

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SECTION 2: PERSONAL INFORMATION

Use your name as it is written in your passport.

LIU Student ID Number (Located on Offer Letter)

Term (Fall 2026 or Spring 2027)

Major (Example: BS Computer Science)

Level of Study (Undergraduate, Graduate, or English Language)

Campus (Brooklyn or Post)

Last, Family, Surname

First, Given Name

Middle

Country of Citizenship

Country of Birth

City of Birth

Date of Birth (MM/DD/YY)

Gender (Female or Male)

Preferred Email (You will be emailed here when your I-20 is ready)

Home Address

Mobile Phone Number (include country code)

Are you being recruited by an LIU Coach to play sport? (Yes or No)

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SECTION 3: REASON FOR I-20 REQUEST

If you are applying for an initial I-20, please leave this section blank and proceed to the next section. This section is only for students who already hold F-1 status or are in the U.S. applying for a change of status.

1. Purpose of your I-20 (check one):

• Transfer from U.S School or College

• Change of Education Level or Reinstatement

• Travel & Re- entry

• I-20 Extension

• Change of Status by Applicant in the U.S

2. Are you currently in the U.S.

• If yes, what is your current visa type:

3. Are you currently studying under an F-1 visa and transferring to LIU? If yes,

What is your SEVIS ID#:

What is your US address:

What is your personal email:

What is your personal phone number:

What date will your SEVIS record be released to Long Island University (please contact your current university official):

What is the status of your SEVIS record (active, terminated, completed, other):

FUNDING SOURCE

Personal / Self

Sponsor #1

Sponsor #2

Sponsor #3

LIU Scholarship(s)

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SECTION 4: FINANCIAL SUPPORT WORKSHEET

CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS

FULL NAME & RELATIONSHIP (or) SCHOLARSHIP ORAGNIZATION (for example: John Smith, Father)

AMOUNT OF FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR EACH YEAR OF STUDY IN USD

Third Party Scholarship(s)

Other

TOTAL FUNDING

I certify that the information given is an accurate and true statement of my arrangements for financing my studies at Long Island University. I also acknowledge that LIU requires all F-1 students to subscribe to mandatory health insurance. I am responsible to waive the health insurance fee by the waiver deadline if I have another acceptable form of insurance.

I ( ) understand that an administrative fee of $3,000 will be charged to any new student who transfers prior to their initial registration or prior to the completion of their first semester at Long Island University.

By signing below, I certify that I, the applicant, have completed this form.

SIGNATURE

DATE

PRINT NAME

LIU STUDENT ID NUMBER

SECTION 5: AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT

This document must be completed by each financial sponsor or other individual(s) listed on the sponsor’s bank statement(s).

Sponsor #1:

I hereby certify that I am able and willing to financially sponsor (ENTER STUDENT NAME) ( ) for total of (ENTER AMOUNT OF FUNDS IN USD) ( ) for tuition, fees, and living expenses during each year of study at Long Island University. Evidence of my current financial resources accompanies this affidavit.

SPONSOR SIGNATURE

DATE

PRINT SPONSOR NAME

RELATIONSHIP TO STUDENT (Parent, Aunt, Uncle, Grandparent, etc.)

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Sponsor #2:

I hereby certify that I am able and willing to financially sponsor (ENTER STUDENT NAME) ( ) for total of (ENTER AMOUNT OF FUNDS IN USD) ( ) for tuition, fees, and living expenses during each year of study at Long Island University. Evidence of my current financial resources accompanies this affidavit.

SPONSOR SIGNATURE

DATE

PRINT SPONSOR NAME

RELATIONSHIP TO STUDENT (Parent, Aunt, Uncle, Grandparent, etc.)

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Sponsor #3:

I hereby certify that I am able and willing to financially sponsor (ENTER STUDENT NAME) ( ) for total of (ENTER AMOUNT OF FUNDS IN USD) ( ) for tuition, fees, and living expenses during each year of study at Long Island University. Evidence of my current financial resources accompanies this affidavit.

SPONSOR SIGNATURE

DATE

PRINT SPONSOR NAME

RELATIONSHIP TO STUDENT (Parent, Aunt, Uncle, Grandparent, etc.)

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