International Student Certification of Finances
If financial aid is NOT needed, international citizens (excluding dual U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents) must submit documentation at the time of application for admission, verifying sufficient personal resources or outside scholarships for four years at Wesleyan. Candidates submit this documentation through the International Student Certification of Finances (COF) form. You must be logged in with your WesCheck portal credentials to access this form.
We cannot process admission decisions for applicants who have not submitted the form. Please note that any missing or inaccurate information submitted will delay the processing of your application or result in an offer of admission being rescinded.
Due dates for the International Student Certification of Finances form:
· Early Decision 1: December 1
· Early Decision 2: February 1
· Regular Decision: February 15
· Fall Transfer: April 1
How to Fill Out the International Student Certification of Finances form
1. Review the pre-populated application information and correct as needed (email address, full name, birthdate, permanent address, alternate address if relevant, city of birth and citizenship).
2. Select your source(s) of financial support from the dropdown menu. You may select one or more funding sources, as long as the total equals the annual tuition amount. Potential sources include personal or family savings, parents, sponsors, or your government. Please note that stocks, bonds and personal property accounts are not acceptable as proof of family savings.
You will need to fill out all section(s) that apply to your situation, based on your source(s) of financial support. Enter amounts in U.S. dollars. Once you have selected a funding source, enter the amount for each year. The total for each year will automatically calculate based on the type(s) of support you enter.
3. Please note if your government currently imposes restrictions on exchange and release for study in the U.S.
4. Please note if you will have a source of emergency funds once you arrive in the U.S.
5. Please indicate how you will pay for transportation to the U.S.
6. Electronically sign the form.
The student’s expected amount of support per year required for Wesleyan is indicated below:
2025 - 2026: $96,700*
2026 - 2027: $100,500
2027 - 2028: $104,500
2028 - 2029: $108,000
Please be sure that your total amount adds up to or exceeds the combined total of the expected amounts per year noted above. These amounts are estimates only; the actual cost of attendance is set each year by the Board of Trustees.
*Year 1 must be available liquid funds, meaning assets that can be easily converted to cash in a short period of time (such as proof of salary, savings/checking statements or government/private sponsorship).
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need to submit the International Student Certification of Finances if I am an international student applying for financial aid?
No, if you are applying for financial aid you do not need to submit the International Student Certification of Finances form at the time of application. You are instead required to file the CSS Profile or International Student Financial Aid Application (ISFAA). More detailed information is available at Financial Aid for International Applicants. If you are admitted and enroll at Wesleyan, you may be asked to submit the International Student Certification of Finances form and supporting documentation for any costs not covered by your financial aid award at that time. - What’s an appropriate amount of money to have when I arrive at the institution (Section 13)?
You may use your own discretion regarding what is an appropriate amount for personal expenses. A rough estimate will suffice; there is no exact "answer". Our financial aid office has calculated "indirect expenses," which includes books and other expenses a student may end up spending during the academic year. This is only an estimate and will vary depending on individual circumstances. - How should I submit the International Student Certification of Finance form?
You should complete the International Student Certification of Finances form after submitting your application. Please upload supporting documentation as a single PDF document to the form or to your WesCheck portal upon matriculation. If you encounter issues with uploading documents, please contact intladmission@wesleyan.edu.
Do not mail hard copies of your documents. - Can I email someone if I have any questions about the form?
Please email the Office of Admission at intladmission@wesleyan.edu with any questions regarding the International Student Certification of Finances form.