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Search for "I-20" or "Proof of Identity and Financial Support for Immigration" in MyUWF. Then, click on the app. 

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Complete the Form 

Once you have clicked the app, a page opens asking you to complete the form. Click "Complete Form." 

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Select Your Student Type

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Exchange Student (this is for students participating in a partner exchange with the University of West Florida). 

Graduate Students (this is for degree and non-degree seeking students who have been admitted to a Masters, Specialist, or Doctoral program)

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Undergraduate Student (this is for degree and non-degree seeking students who have been admitted to an Undergraduate program)

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Review the Required Financial Support and Select Dependents

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Dependents only need to be added if they are going to be attached to your visa status. 

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Choose the Type of Financial Support 

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University of West Florida (use this for scholarships and support from UWF that is not related to athletics) 

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Enter Financial Support Information 

After choosing the type of support, enter the requested information. 

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Certification of Financial Resources 

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After the form has been signed by all parties and stamped by the bank, upload the completed form. 

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Multiple Sources of Support 

It is very common to have multiple sources of support. If you need another source of support, click the check box label "I have another source of support" and additional sources will appear. Each additional source of support must have its own Certification of Financial Resources. 

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Completing the Form 

Once you have added all of your sources of financial support, click "next." This will take you to the passport upload page.  

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Upload a scanned copy of your passport, and click "next." This will take you to the signature page. After you sign, the form will automatically be sent to International Programs for approval. 

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FAQs

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titleWhat if my bank will not complete the Certification of Financial Resources?

Most financial institutions will complete the form. However, if your institution will not, please contact international@uwf.edu. It is possible to accept certain types of bank letters in place of the signature or stamp.

You must include a completed CFR form.  The CFR form is the "Certification of Financial Resources" and is required for before receiving an I-20 form because the CFR explains who is providing the money for your education & living expenses.

If you are using your money from your bank, then you are the Sponsor. Ask an official from your bank to complete the bottom half of the form.

Please finish these steps quickly to receive an I-20 Form. 

  1. Download the CFR Form
  2. Complete the CFR Form (Sponsor signature & Bank stamp/signature)
  3. Upload the CFR and another copy of your passport. (You may complete multiple uploads for extra documents.)



Definitions & Instructions:CFR Student - The student applying for study at UWF.
CFR Sponsor - The person who owns the money must sign the CFR form. (Usually a family member, friend, or the student.)
CFR Financial Institution - The bank containing the sponsor’s money must complete the bottom half of the form. A completed CFR form will include a signature and/or stamp from a bank officer.
Financial Institution Alternate Documentation - Sometimes a bank will refuse to sign the CFR form.  This is okay, but you should ask the bank to provide "Alternate Documentation" such as an official letter or account statement showing the "Sponsor’s Name" and the sponsor’s current account balance with the bank’s official stamp/signature & date.

Upload Option #1:
You must upload a 100% complete CFR form (Sponsor’s Section + Financial Institution’s Section).

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Upload Option #2:
You must upload a 50% complete CFR form (Sponsor’s Section) AND Financial Institution Alternate Documentation.

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Bank Statements are not required. UWF suggests requesting a bank letter which includes the above listed information rather than submitting a full bank statement. 

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