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Funding

All J-1 scholars must show funding for their time at William & Mary or VIMS. This is a US government requirement. These estimates are only used for issuing DS-2019 immigration documents, and when applying for a visa.

You must provide copies of financial documents that show that you have funds to come to William & Mary. Your funding is expected to be available during your time here. You will upload your financial documents through iStart.

If you will be paid by William & Mary, that can count as your funding. Your department will provide us with your salary amount.

Funding Requirements

Funding must be shown for each month that you will be at William & Mary, for you and any dependents (spouse or children) who join you in J-2 status. 

You must show $2700 for every month you are here, and $1280 per dependent.

2024 funding requirements: Scholars must show $2700 per month, or $32400 annually. For each dependent, an additional $1280 per month must be shown, or $13360 per year.

2024

Number of People Month Year
Scholar $2700 $32400
Scholar + 1 dependent $3980 $47760
Scholar + 2 dependents $5093 $61120
Each additional dependent $1280 $13360
Scholar Fee

You must also pay an international scholar fee, for both you and any J-2 dependents that you bring, unless you will be employed by William & Mary or VIMS.

Health Insurance

Federal law also requires that all persons in J-1 and J-2 (dependent) status maintain adequate health insurance for the duration of their stay in the United States that meets specific requirements. 

SEVIS Fee and Visa Fees

You will need to pay these government fees to apply for your J-1 visa to enter the US.