Unless you show written evidence of having resources for your entire degree program, you will not be granted a student visa. Travel expenses to and from the University are not included in these costs. It is critically important that you obtain an adequate, reliable, continuing source of funding before you decide to come to the U.S. to study. A Financial Certificate is included with this information and should be submitted with your application. Scholarship recipients should provide a letter from the sponsor stating the scholarship terms as verification that sufficient funding is available.
Every student is responsible for having sufficient funds for initial expenses.
Santa Cruz banks will hold your bank draft for up to two weeks before the money is released for your use. Unless you have received a definite offer in writing of a teaching or research assistantship before your arrival, you should not plan to earn any part of your expenses for the entire length of your study at UC Santa Cruz. Students who come without adequate resources, in hope of locating some form of aid after arriving here, face the very real possibility of not being able to complete their educational program. Mandatory medical insurance coverage is included in your fees for the academic year and the Cowell Health Center is available to you. Currently there is limited housing for graduate students on campus.