What does it cost, and what must you prove?
Two different questions, both answered here. Pick a country, a level and the number of years - the table is built from official figures for 6 countries, and every row links to its source with the date it was checked.
Country
Vietnamese dong per 1 USD. Enter it to see a dong column.
| Item | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition · Community college | 16,600 USD | research.collegeboard.org ↗ · checked 2026-07-16 |
| Living costs | 76,000 – 82,000 USD | research.collegeboard.org ↗ · checked 2026-07-16 |
| SEVIS I-901 fee | 350 USD | ice.gov ↗ · checked 2026-07-16 |
| Visa application fee (MRV) | 185 USD | travel.state.gov ↗ · checked 2026-07-16 |
| Total for 4 years | 93,135 – 99,135 USD |
Funds you must prove for the visa
This country sets no fixed minimum
As stated on the school's I-20. There is no fixed national figure: the school states the annual cost on your I-20 and you must show at least that much.
travel.state.gov ↗ · checked 2026-07-16
Read this before trusting the number
- These are published averages from official sources, before any scholarship. Institutions and cities vary widely.
- Scholarships can cut tuition substantially, especially at private US universities.
- VNIS does not use this table to commit to a price. A figure that fits your case needs your grades, field and school shortlist.
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