Students who plan to attend Montclair State University on a J-1 visa must provide the necessary financial documentation as soon as possible so we can issue the appropriate immigration forms for them. Please email all documents (see required documents below) to [email protected] with a subject line:
Exchange Students: “DS-2019 Application Materials.”
Disney Program: “DS-2019 DISNEY Application Materials”
Important Documents:
Application for DS-2019 and Affidavit of Financial Resources
You must complete and submit the ENTIRE DS-2019 Application/Affidavit of Financial Resources. We cannot issue any official documents until we have received the entire signed application and affidavit. The affidavit must be signed and dated by the sponsor.
- DO NOT HANDWRITE – Only the signatures can be handwritten (note: an electronic signature can be used in lieu of a “wet” signature). All other fields must be typed.
- Email all of the following documents to [email protected]:
- Passport: Send a copy of the face-page of your passport.
- Visa: If you already have a valid visa (J-1 or otherwise) please send a copy of it with your passport.
- DS-2019 Application/Affidavit of Financial Resources: Download the fillable application form.
- Financial Documents: See sources of funding instructions below.
Please email all documents (see required documents below) to [email protected] with a subject line of “DS-2019 Application Materials” or “DS-2019 DISNEY Application Materials”
The entire application must be completed, signed, and submitted in order for Montclair State University to issue a DS-2019.
- Page 1 – Montclair State University DS-2019 Application
- Complete the personal information and enrollment sections.
- Student is to sign and date at the bottom of the page.
- Page 2 – Affidavit of Financial Resources for Issuance of DS-2019
- Please see Montclair State University’s Study Abroad page for estimated expenses (does not include Disney College Program)
- The amount that your sponsor(s) is promising, must equal or exceed your total cost.
- Each sponsor must complete this form and must provide proof of available funds for the amount they will sponsor you for per year.
- See below for acceptable funding documents.
Please email all documents (see required documents below) to [email protected] with a subject line of “DS-2019 Application Materials.”
Any combination of funds is acceptable as long as you demonstrate that you can cover the full cost of your stay (does not include Disney College Program- Disney students please refer to your email for program cost).
Support Documentation Guidelines
- Must be dated within the last three months
- Must have the name of account owner clearly listed
- Must be in English (or translated into English)
- Must state the account type (i.e. savings, checking, etc.)
- Must state the type of currency
Unacceptable Documents
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- We do not accept investments, real estate, insurance policies, or pension funds
- Income tax forms, pay stubs, W2 forms
- Letters/solvency certificates saying ‘enough’ or ‘sufficient’ funds are available, or that ‘the holder is capable of supporting the student’
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NOTE: Students applying for a J visa must have the original signed DS-2019 form.
Instructions for Receiving your Electronic DS-2019:
- Click here and login.
- Log in using your NetID and password.
- Click on the 3rd section, “My Requests.”
- Under “Documents”, you should see your signed DS-2019 document. Click on the hyperlink to view and download/print your DS-2019.
- Review your DS-2019 for accuracy.
- Do not forget to sign the bottom of the DS-2019 with blue pen after printing it. You will take the document to the visa office.
- Upon submission of all required documents, please allow 5-10 business days for your DS-2019 to be processed. Once available, you will receive an email with further instructions.
- Get some helpful tips about the student visa appointment.
- Any questions? Email [email protected]