Application Instructions

Along with your SLE application, you must provide a financial statement that certifies you have sufficient funds ($6,250) in U.S. dollars to meet your living (housing, meals, etc.) and course expenses while at USC (unless you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, or have been granted political asylum). If your dependents are accompanying you during the summer, then your statement will also need to show an additional $1,188 per month per spouse and $594 per month per child.

If you are:

• Self-sponsored: Your financial statement must be a current personal bank statement or letter from your bank, in English with your name and a recent date listed.
• Sponsored by an individual: Your financial statement must include a current letter of support and a bank statement (in English) from your sponsor that specifically states your name, their relationship to you (parent or other relative, friend, etc.), the specific amount of financial support to be given ($6,250 minimum) and mentions support for SLE.
• Sponsored by an organization: Your financial statement should be a letter on your sponsoring-organization's letterhead, signed by a representative of your sponsoring organization, that states your name, the specific amount of financial support to be given ($6,250 minimum) and clearly mentions support for SLE.

You also must submit a copy of the photo page of your passport.  Please share passport copies of accompanying dependents, if applicable.