The final hurdle, which a student heading for the USA will face, is the interview with the Visa Officer. It has to be established to the Counsellor that the student has sufficient funds to pay for the entire duration of the course.
Liquid cash is needed for the first year of study.
This has to be demonstrated by either paying the university in advance or by putting the total amount in a current account. Visa Officers also check the passbooks. Questions may be raised if there is a sudden inflation in balance. So one must be ready with all the answers. Those with a full scholarship may not be questioned on funds.