Fill out the following form and submit it, either through email or mail, to our office. The financial affidavit demonstrates that the applicant can be supported throughout their academic career.

  1. Download and complete the appropriate financial affidavit.
  2. Provide a sponsor that will financially supports your studies.
  3. Provide official bank documents that verifies the amount stated on the Affidavit.
  4. Submit the bank documents and financial affidavit to the International Office to goglobal@HC.edu.

Financial Affidavits

The international office in compliance with immigration law requires a completed financial affidavit with a witness certifying the signature of the person providing the support. The amount of support that should be written on the financial affidavit for a single person should correspond to the total breakdown of estimated yearly academic expenses per program.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If the dependent(s) will travel to the U.S. with student, add an additional $5,000 per person for one year, to the total amount and write that figure in the blank.

Select the appropriate financial affidavit depending on your academic program:

Undergraduate

Undergraduate Financial Affidavit

Graduate

Supporting Bank Documents

All students who would like to enter the U.S. or currently residing in the U.S. on an F-1 Student Visa must submit documentation that they have adequate financial support to cover tuition, books, fees, room and board while they are a student in the U.S.

Provide with the following to show financial support:

Please ask your financial sponsor to send 3 months of bank statements or an official bank letter from within the last 6 months. You can upload it to your account or email it to goglobal@hc.edu. We need this because the US Government requires us to show that you have enough money to cover your tuition and personal expenses for at least 1 year. You’ll also need this documentation to attend your visa interview.

Scholarships

Scholarships awarded to applicants may be used to cover costs. HCU scholarships will be applied automatically. Any outside scholarships through private institutions, churches, or embassies may be used. We ask that applicants provide appropriate documentation along with their financial documents affirming their scholarships. Our merit scholarships are also available to international students. However, the requirements remain the same for all applicants.

For information and award amounts: Freshman Scholarships.

HCU Transfer Scholarships

Transcript evaluations will be used to asses transfer scholarship amounts. A minimum of 15 college hours is required to be eligible for these scholarships. Cumulative GPA will be used to determine the appropriate amount.

For information and award amounts: Transfer Scholarships.

HCU Graduate Scholarships

Available graduate scholarships depends on the graduate program. Many programs require a GRE or GMAT score for specific scholarships. Please visit the scholarship site for specific requirements.

For information and available scholarships: Graduate Scholarships.

Please contact the Office of International Services if you have any questions.

Transfer-In Form

This form is for active F-1 students currently attending a U.S. school who seek to transfer their SEVIS to Houston Christian University. This form confirms your student status and allows us to transfer your SEVIS record. Please complete this form and submit it through your application portal. You will also need to provide an HCU admission letter to the DSO at your previous school. All Current F-1 students, freshmen and transfers, require this form.

Transfer-In Form

Email: goglobal@HC.edu