Affidavit of Support (AFCOE)
The Affidavit of Support is required to issue the SEVIS I-20 or DS-2019 for all incoming international students who will pursue F or J status. It can be submitted with your application or later on after the admission decision has been finalized. Check with your department. This form can be used for almost all schools at Fordham.
Application for Certificate of Eligibility (AFCOE 2023-2024) - for all students except Gabelli Graduate students
Gabelli Graduate AFCOE 2024 - 2025 - If you are a Gabelli Graduate Program student, please use this AFCOE form.
Graduate School of Arts and Sciences AFCOE - If you are a GSAS Program student, please use this AFCOE form.
These forms currently have financial information for the 2023 - 2024 academic year.
If you will be coming as a J-1 Exchange Student through an official MOU/institutional agreement, please ask your school for an AFCOE specific to your Exchange program instead of using the above AFCOE.
Documents needed when submitting an AFCOE
- A copy of passport page with biographical information
- Financial supporting documentation
- Transfer Recommendation Form (if you are currently studying at another U.S. institution or under OPT)
Where to submit AFCOE
| School | Where to Submit |
|---|---|
| Gabelli School of Business - Graduate | Online through Applicant Status Student Portal |
| ESL / Institute of American Language and Culture (IALC) | The IALC Office |
| Arts & Sciences | Online through Applicant Status Student Portal |
| Law, Social Service, Education, Religion & Religious Education, Professional and Continuing Studies | [email protected] |
Please email ALL your documents in one single PDF file. Also, please DO NOT send any JPEG files.
All documents must be in PDF Form!
The subject line of your email should be: Family name, Given name, Fordham ID number, AFCOE
Using this format will ensure the quickest possible processing time for your I-20.
Important Notes for completing your AFCOE:
- You must tell us what school or program you have been accepted to
- You must tell us your Fordham ID Number
- If you are transferring from another US institution, make sure to fill out the Transfer section of the AFCOE
If you are transferring your F-1 status from another US school to Fordham, see information on the Transfer procedure.
Once the I-20/DS 2019is issued, a notification email with shipping options will be sent to you. Please DO NOT email us to find out when your I-20 will be mailed to you. We understand that all students have urgent requests because of their upcoming visa interview, and we do our best to mail out I-20s in a timely fashion. It generally takes two weeks for your I-20 to be mailed, once we have received all the proper documentation. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.