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]