You are required to submit evidence of your ability to pay for your stay in the United States, including tuition and living expenses, before a Form I-20 may be issued. For those attending a one-time course, you will need to show you can pay the full cost of the specific course you are attending. For those attending multiple courses and/or degree programs, you must show you are able to pay the equivalent to one year of study or three academic quarters. Financial evidence may be provided in the form of personal bank statements or signed statements from sponsors.