Change of Status Applications within the United States

If you have a non-immigrant visa and want to change to F-1 status (full-time student), you will be required to provide the following documents:

• I-901 SEVIS Fee
• Completed I-539
• Check for $300 made payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security
• Letter from student explaining why electing to change status
• Photocopy of I-94 card and copy of spouse's I-94 if dependent on his/her visa status, if applicable
• Copies of valid/current passport and visa pages and copies of passport & visa pages for spouse if dependent on spouse's visa status, if applicable
• Copies of Affidavit of Support, bank statement, or other proof of sufficient funding and a Declaration of Financial Support Form confirming funds to cover academic and living expenses. Currently, the costs are $16,829 for a year of study.
• tuition and fees: $6594
• books: $1000
• room and board: $8200
• health insurance: $1035
• Personal Data Information Form indicating address in home country, local address, and emergency information

For additional information, contact International Student Services at 443-840-1005 or 443-840-5005.