After You're Admitted - Next steps
I-20 and Visa Process
1. Receiving form I-20
Students coming from outside of the United States:
In order to start your student visa (F1) application to come to the United States, you need to obtain Form I-20, “Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status”. We prepare I-20 documents for international students who have accepted an offer of admission.
To obtain I-20 form from The University of Toledo, you need to submit the following documents to international@utoledo.edu :
- Copy of the ID page of passport (issued by your government and acceptable for international travel);
- Financial Affidavit. Proof of enough financial resources to cover the cost of study at The University of Toledo and living in the United States for at least one full year. The exact amount to demonstrate was emailed to you from our office with your admission and scholarship letters. See list of acceptable financial documents below.
- Sponsor letter, if the financial documents you provide are not in your name.
- Additional requirement to make $4,000 USD deposit with The University of Toledo for
applicants
- coming from the following countries and regions:
- Ethiopia
- India - only the regions of Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir.
- or who have not met the criteria for the International Rocket Award.
- coming from the following countries and regions:
The I-20 will be emailed to you as a PDF once we have received all required supporting documentation.
Students already in the United States:
If you currently have an active SEVIS record and are inside the U.S., submit the Transfer In form through International Rocket Portal.
Acceptable Financial Aid Documents / Financial Affidavit
Financial Statements
Must include the following:
- Official letterhead that includes logo, address, email, and telephone number of financial institution
- Official stamp of bank and or official bank staff signature
- Name of the bank account holder
- Type of acceptable accounts, checking, savings, current or deposit account
- Total available balance and transaction history for the past 3-6 months. Letters from bank officials that *only* state a balance without a clear account history are generally not sufficient.
- Dated within 30 days of submission
Loan Letters
Must include the following:
- Date of issuance
- Approved for Educational Expenses
- Official letterhead that includes logo, address, email, and telephone number of financial institution
- Amount of loan being given
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Financial Guarantee for Sponsored Students (For students awarded scholarship by their home government, company, or other sponsoring agency)
Must include the following:
- Student’s name
- Start of the program (e.g. Fall 2026), major and degree level
- Duration of scholarship
- Scholarship / Stipend amounts
- If English language training is covered
- If health insurance is provided
- If sponsorship covers dependents
Not Acceptable
- Statements verifying employment and salary
- Insurance premiums and policies
- Property or personal assets (automobiles, land, buildings, jewelry, etc.)
- Lines of credit
- Assets such as stocks, bonds, equities, retirement accounts
- Income tax returns
- Attestations stating only that a sponsor can meet the expenses without providing accompanying bank statements
2. Applying for student visa
If you are coming to the United States with the primary purpose of enrolling full time in an undergraduate program at The University of Toledo, you will need to get a visa from the United States Embassy/Consulate to enter the United States.
To apply for a visa, visit the website of the nearest United States Embassy/Consulate for F1 visa application details. You will need:
- Your passport
- Your Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20)
- Proof of adequate financial support for your studies and living expenses
- Your letter of admission to UToledo
- Proof of payment of the SEVIS (Student Exchange Visitor Information System) fee
You must complete form I-901 to pay the SEVIS fee to the Department of Homeland Security prior to your student visa interview. The U.S. Embassy/Consulate will have the latest SEVIS fee information.
Our office offers information sessions focusing on visa interview preparation for students who have received their form I-20.
Students coming directly from another county on a student visa (F-1 or J-1) are limited to entering the United States no earlier than 30 days before their I-20 start date. Students already in school in the U.S. are not subject to this requirement.
Undergraduate-level students with visas must be full-time students, registered for at least 12 credit hours per semester (this is typically equal to 4 lecture or seminar-type classes).
More information for new international students
Office of International Student and Scholar Services will be the key resource for all international students who enroll at The University of Toledo.
You will find more information about housing, airport transportation, health insurance, as well as various how-to videos on their website: New Students Checklist