Attend summer school 2. Experience unforeseen circumstances. The provision for the funding of dependents must also be shown on the affidavit of support. It is unwise to plan on scholarships and employment to provide for funding after the first year. Jobs are scarce, and are usually part-time in nature.
International students are limited to on-campus employment only during their first academic year.
Following the first year, off-campus employment options are limited. Scholarships are awarded only after completing at least 24 credit hours. Signing the Affidavit of Support is not just providing a signature to enable a student to enter the United States, assuming the school will take care of them once they arrive. Your signature obligates you to the financial commitments as indicated on the affidavit. The money belongs to the student and can be used by the student to pay for expenses.