Affidavit of Financial Support

All international applicants must submit an Affidavit of Financial Support and supporting financial documentation with the MSW application materials, certifying the availability of a minimum of $158,452 (in U.S. dollars) for their expenses for four full-time terms of study or $117,849 (USD) if they are eligible for a three-term MSW program, exclusive of travel to and from the United States and exclusive of dependent expenses.

Proof of adequate funding may include funds from a variety of sources, including personal/family, government, or sponsoring organization. Official financial documentation can be in the form of original certified bank statements or an original letter of financial support from an organization, foundation, or government sponsor verifying the amount and duration of funds that are available to you. 

The Affidavit of Financial Support and supporting financial documents are required for F-1 or J-1 visa documents to be issued to enter the United States. 

Documents may be submitted at the time of MSW application in one of the following ways:

1. upload documents to the MSW online application, Additional Information page  OR
2. send paper copies to the Office of Student Services and Enrollment Management, 1080 South University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 USA  OR
3. send via email to ssw.msw.info@umich.edu (note that email is not secure)

Please visit the International Student Financial Aid webpage for more information about financial aid opportunities.