Obtaining Your I-20 or DS-2019

Once admitted, you must obtain an I-20 or DS-2019 that will allow you to schedule a visa interview. If your family (spouse and children) is accompanying you, you will be required to submit additional* documentation for each person.

 

In order to obtain an I-20, here are the documents you need to submit within your application status portal. 

  • Passport: Copy of passport identification page with photograph. 
  • Financial Verification Form: Completed Missouri S&T's financial verification form or Affidavit of Support
  • Financial Support Documents: Financial support documents from you or your sponsor(s) indicating the required funds are available or a financial guarantee letter, if you will be sponsored** by your home government or employer.

To view acceptable forms or financial documents, and detailed information about the process, visit our financial statement requirements page.

International Students

2020-2021 Academic Year

  • Graduate
  • Applied Language Institute

Graduate

Graduate Degrees in Engineering or Science

MS/PhD/DE
Amount on I-20
Tuition and Fees**

Based on 18 credit hours including 18 hours of supplemental course fees over a two-semester academic year

$28,006
Books, supplies, transportation and personal needs
$6,568
Housing and Dining
$9,072
Health Insurance
$2,321
Total

9 MONTH I-20

$45,967

Graduate Degrees in Business or Information Science Technology

MS /MBA
Amount on I-20
Tuition and Fees**

Based on 18 credit hours including 18 hours of supplemental course fees over a two-semester academic year

$25,938
Books, supplies, transportation and personal needs
$6,568
Housing and Dining
$9,072
Health Insurance
$2,321
Total

9 MONTH I-20

$43,899

GRADUATE DEGREES IN Math, Industrial Organizational psychology or Technical Communication

MS
Amount on I-20
Tuition and Fees**

Based on 18 credit hours over a two-semester academic year

$25,088
Books, supplies, transportation and personal needs
$7,677
Housing and Dining
$9,072
Health Insurance
$2,321
Total

9 MONTH I-20

$40,663

 The initial I-20 for MS students will be issued for 30 months.

The initial I-20 for MBA students will be issued for 18 months.

The initial I-20 for PhD students will be issued for 72 months.

Academic departments reserve the right to request 12 month enrollment to fulfil teaching and research needs. Cost for 12 month graduate student I-20 is $52,065. 

Applied Language Institute

ALI
Amount on I-20
Tuition and Fees**
$11,412
Books, supplies and personal needs
$4,683
Housing and Dining
$10,402
Health Insurance
$2,271
Total

9 MONTH I-20

$28,768

The initial I-20 for ALI students will be issued for 12 months.

 

**Includes $100 International Student Fee for all incoming students for fall and spring semesters, and $50 for the summer semester.


For more information about costs and fees for international students, contact the Office of International Affairs.

Tuition and fees are charged per credit hour. For additional information on credit hour tuition and fees, please visit the Cashier's website.

 - An additional $4,000 in financial support for each dependent.
    - Clear copies of your dependents passport name page, a marriage certificate for you and your spouse, and a birth    certificate for each accompanying child. The certificates need to be in English.

After we receive the above-mentioned documents, we can issue immigration documents that include your dependent(s), which will then allow them to apply for the dependent visa.

** - 
You will need to submit an official letter from your sponsoring entity that shows which costs will be provided, like tuition, fees, health insurance, room and board, etc.

 

Questions?

We are here to help! If you need additional information, please contact enrollment@mst.edu.