Graduate Award Letter Verification Template

Department Verification of Graduate Student Award

In order for international students to receive new I-20s or DS-2019s, they must show proof of financial support for one academic year.

If a graduate student is receiving funding from their academic department, departments can use the template below and print on department letterhead for the student to submit with their I-20 or DS-2019 request.

  • This form is for students who have been awarded a department award such as a Graduate Assistantship, Research Assistantship, Teaching Assistantship, etc.
  • The printed and signed letter should be sent to the international student directly so they may use it for proof of financial support in their e-form Request for a New I-20 or DS-2019.
  • The department contact and signatory may be any faculty or staff member within the academic department that ISSS can contact with any questions concerning the award during I-20 processing. 
  • If the student needs to apply for a Social Security Number, this letter can be used as an employment verification letter but must be signed with an original ink signature.
  • All questions related to the I-20 should be sent to internationaladvising@unt.edu.
  • All questions related to the DS-2019 should be sent to jinfo@unt.edu.

(Department Letterhead)

Verification of Department Award

To Whom it May Concern:

This is evidence that an award has been issued for:  [Student Name]

UNT EIN: 75-6002149

Start Date of Employment: [Enter Start Date]

List each semester student will be awarded: [Fall XXXX, Spring XXXX, etc]

Monthly Salary: [Enter Salary]

Does this award cover health insurance premiums? [Yes or No]

Does the position offer in-state tuition? [Yes or No]

Is the student offered tuition benefits [Yes or No]

If yes, how many credit hours is the student offered per semester? [Enter credit hours]

Department Contact Information:

[Name]

[Email]

[Signature]

[Signatory's Title]

[Date]

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