Prospective Students
Requirements for Obtaining an I-20
- Gain FULL acceptance to a program of study at Nova Southeastern University
(see eligibility criteria and language requirements for your specific program). An I-20 will not be issued with a provisional acceptance. - Completed I-20 Process Form
Please download, print, and complete the International Student I-20 Process Form and submit it along with all other required documents. Please take the utmost care in completing the form accurately in order to avoid mistakes or delays. - Copy of Biographical Page of Your Passport
- Financial Statement
The financial statement should be a bank statement (converted to U.S. Dollars) or a bank letter (prepared by a bank official on the bank’s letterhead).
Important:
The Office of International Students and Scholars will give you the information on the amount that you will need to show on your financial statement for I-20 purposes. This amount will be the equivalent of ONE year of tuition and ONE year of living expenses. Contact our office for this specific information at intl@nova.edu.
For information on the total cost of your program, please contact your program directly. Click here to find your program's contact information. - Foreign Address and Phone Number (address in your home country)
- Transfer Authorization Form (only if you are a transfer student from another U.S. university)

