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Students’ Source(s) of Funds Information on COF

It is important to include your source(s) of funding for the duration of your program at Gallaudet University on your Certification of Finances (COF) Form. (Examples appear in the box below.) You MUST submit documents for each source of funds you mark. Please note that it will be automatically denied if you don’t mark your source(s) on the form. Documents must be in English and bear a signature, seal, or letterhead from an official agency. These documents must be less than three months old when applying to Gallaudet. Once you are admitted – and if your documents are over three months old – please provide updated documents to International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS).

Source of Funds	Required Documents
Student Funds	Bank statements for checking, savings, and/or other accessible accounts Certificates of deposit, mutual stock, or bond funds Advance Payment Form
Support Available From Family/Friends	Complete the Sponsor’s Affidavit in this application Bank statements for checking and /or savings accounts Certificates of deposit, mutual stock, or bond funds Official letter from the sponsor’s employer showing annual earnings Advance Payment Form
Support Available From Sponsors	Complete the Sponsor’s Affidavit in this application Bank statements for checking and/or savings accounts Certificates of deposit, mutual stock, or bond funds Official letter from the sponsor’s employer showing annual earnings Advance Payment Form
Student’s Government/Embassy	Official Letter
Charitable Organizations	Official Letter(s) Advanced Payment Form
Gallaudet Scholarship	Scholarship Letter Advance Payment Form
Other Funding Sources (e.g., OSAP, etc.)	Official Letter Advance Payment Form Pending Acceptance
World Deaf Leadership Scholarship	Official Award Letter

Government/Embassy or Charitable Organizations

Please note that the letter from the government/embassy or charitable organizations must include the following verification items in the letter:

Student’s first and last name
Fees that will be covered including:
- Tuition
- Health Insurance
- Health Service
- Student Activities
- Room
- Board
- Technology
- Books/Supplies
- Dependents/Spouse
- Term (e.g., fall 2023, spring and fall 2024)
Name of student’s government sponsor
Telephone number of the student’s sponsor
Sponsor’s Email address
Original signature
Signatory’s title
Date
Letterhead

Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)

Notice of Assessment (NOA) letter from the Ontario Student Assistant Program (OSAP) is acceptable. Note: Submitting the OSAP summary is not an acceptable substitute.

Government of Saudi Arabia

Due to a new admission procedure, the “Letter For Admission Purposes Only” from the Saudi Cultural Mission (SACM) is not required. The Financial Guarantee letter from SACM is acceptable.

Scholarships and/or Assistantship from Gallaudet University

Students who have received scholarships and/or assistantships from Gallaudet University may still be required to make payment in advance for the remaining balance after the scholarship/assistantship has been applied to their account.

Important Information

Gallaudet University reserves the right to require advance payment of one semester or full academic year's costs before issuing a Form I-20 or DS-2019. Student Financial Services will hold this payment in trust and apply to the student's account when the student officially enrolls. If the student cannot enroll due to visa denial or other reasons, the money will be refunded upon written request.