Funding

J-1 students must receive full or partial funding from an institution or government or from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. That is, they must be supported significantly by other than personal or family funds. F-1 status allows students to study here solely supported by personal or family funds, but this is not permissible under the J-1 visa. Proof of funding will be requested as part of the admissions process and later, during the visa application process.

J-1 research scholars or visiting professors can be paid by UMass Dartmouth or receive funds from another source, such as home institution or government, or even personal funds. Scholars must have at least $1,000 USD available to them to cover livings costs during their stay in the U.S. Proof of funding will be requested as part of the hiring process, and later during the visa application process.

 Last Updated On: 11/15/05