Costs of Program
Minimum Financial Support
City of Hope's International Students and Scholars Office identifies the minimum financial amount the Global Scholars must meet for their participation period (amount is subject to change). The base amount is determined by the first year of their participation period and can be prorated to months or weeks (rounded up), as appropriate. Additional support for each dependent is 50% of the Global Scholar’s required amount.
Examples
| Year | Minimum Financial Support for Principal | Minimum Support for Dependent |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $33,280 ($2,774 per month or ISRTP $640 per week) | $16,640 ($1,3487 per month) |
Four-Year Program Participant (No Dependents)
| Family Member | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Total for Four Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Scholar | $33,280 | $33,280 | $33,280 | $33,280 | $133,120 |
Two-Year Program Participant (Two Dependents)
| Family Member | Year 1 | Year 2 | Total for Two Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Scholar | $33,280 | $33,280 | $65,560 |
| Family Member 1 | $16,640 | $16,640 | $33,280 |
| Family Member 2 | $16,640 | $16,640 | $33,280 |
| Total for Three People | $65,560 | $65,560 | $131,120 |
Four-Year Program Participant (Four Dependents)
| Family Member | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Total Per Person for Four Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Scholar | $33,280 | $33,280 | $33,280 | $33,280 | $133,120 |
| Family Member 1 | $16,640 | $16,640 | $16,640 | $16,640 | $66,560 |
| Family Member 2 | $16,640 | $16,640 | $16,640 | $16,640 | $66,560 |
| Family Member 3 | $16,640 | $16,640 | $16,640 | $16,640 | $66,560 |
| Family Member 4 | $16 640 | $16,640 | $16,640 | $16,640 | $66,560 |
| Total for Five People | $99,840 | $99,840 | $99,840 | $99,840 | $399,360 |
Proof of Financial Support
The type of financial support documents the Global Scholar needs to submit as proof depends on the source of funds. Global Scholars may submit financial support documents from one or multiple sources. Ensuring that financial support documents meet the criteria is crucial for application processing.
If the source is a home institution or third-party sponsorship
The Global Scholar must submit a letter from the home institution or the third-party or scholarship organization confirming financial support in U.S. dollars and the sponsorship period. The document must meet the following criteria:
- Written in English (or include an English translation)
- Printed on the sponsoring organization's letterhead, clearly displaying the organization's name
- Include the sponsoring organization name and contact information of the representative authorized to sign the letter
- Specify the sponsorship amount in U.S. dollars and sponsorship period, including start and end dates
If the source is personal funding
If Global Scholars use personal funds, they need a bank verification letter confirming they have sufficient funds to meet the minimum financial requirement. The document must meet the following criteria:
- Written in English (or include an English translation)
- Printed on the bank's letterhead
- Include the name and title of the bank representative issuing the letter
- Disclose available funds in U.S. dollars
- Be dated up to six months before the application date
If the source is City of Hope sponsorship
Full funding
No required financial support documents. If City of Hope has offered full financial support, Global Scholars only need to indicate this on their application.
Partial funding
If City of Hope has offered to support part of but not the total program costs, Global Scholars should:
- Indicate the financial support amount on the application
- Specify the remaining amount and other sources of funding
- Submit proof of non-City of Hope financial support
Fees
Global Scholars will be responsible for the following fees. All fees must be paid in full before the program start date.
| Type | Estimated Fees |
|---|---|
| Application Fee (one-time, nonrefundable) |
$100 upon submission of a new application, regardless of visa issuance or early withdrawal from program |
| Program Fee | $500 per six-month session |
| F or J Visa Sponsorship Fee | $500 per year (plus $50 for each dependent per year) |
| Amendment Fee | $250 for each record adjustment, such as a change of start or end date |