Find information about the financial documents you need to provide to qualify for an LSU I-20 or DS-2019.

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Understanding the Cost of Your Education and Financing It

Learn more about determining your estimated expenses and exploring your financial aid options, including scholarships, loans, and non-LSU sources of funding.

Required Financial Documentation to Receive an LSU I-20 or DS-2019

Review the documentation you will need to submit before International Student Services can issue your Form I-20 (F-1 students) or Form DS-2019 (J-1 students).

Graduate Student Expenses

Students who need to receive an LSU I-20 or DS-2019 for the F-1 or J-1 are required to show funding for their total estimated expenses. Learn more about expenses for graduate and professional programs here.

Undergraduate Student Expenses

Students who need to receive an LSU I-20 or DS-2019 for the F-1 or J-1 are required to show funding for their total estimated expenses. Learn more about undergraduate student expenses here.

Financial Assistance for International Students

Find more information about funding your studies in the United States.