Dependents of ETSU International Students
As an international student studying at ETSU, you are eligible to bring your spouse and/or children with you. Please follow the instructions on this website to ensure that the necessary steps are completed for them to join you during your time at East Tennessee State University.
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Financial Requirements
Adding dependents (F-2 or J-2 visas) will increase the total estimated cost of attendance and financial documents will be required to demonstrate support.
Students on F-1 visas will need to demonstrate an extra $4,700 per dependent.
Students on J-1 visas will need to demonstrate an extra $7,200 per dependent.
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Process for New Students
New students who want to add a dependent to their F-1 or J-1 SEVIS record should include this information when requesting an ETSU I-20 or DS-2019. Financial documents, including a photocopy of passport biographical pages, are required at the time of requesting your I-20 or DS-2019.
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Process for Current Students
Current students who want to add a dependent to their F-1 or J-1 SEVIS record must submit the following:
- Dependent Request Form
- Financial Documents showing proof of funding (see Financial Requirements tab)
- Photocopy of the passport biographical page of each dependent