Program Extension Form

An international student in F-1 status must always maintain accurate academic information in their SEVIS record and on their Form I-20. If you find that you will not complete your academic program requirements by the end date listed on your I-20, you must request a program extension with the Office of International Student and Global Scholar Services (ISGSS).

See sample below, highlighted in yellow, on where to check the program end date on your I-20:

DEADLINE OF SUBMISSION:

• At least 2-3 weeks before the program completion date stated on the student’s most recent form I-20.

Eligibility for program extension

• The delay was caused by documented academic or medical circumstances.
• You have sufficient financial resources to fund your studies and living expenses.
• The extension is requested in a timely manner, with sufficient time for processing before the current document expiration.

The following are not valid reasons for I-20 extensions

• To enroll in extra courses or repeat the same course for personal interest or to improve GPA requirements.
• To engage in additional or optional research on or off‐campus.
• To finish pending coursework for an incomplete grade.
• To engage in non‐required Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Academic Training (AT).
• To enroll in course work delayed by participation in non‐required CPT/AT.
• Personal preference or personal reasons.

Requirements

1. Most recent/ updated copy of form I-20
   
   
2. Completed Program Extension Form
   
   
3. Bank statement – The student should provide a most recent bank/ loan statement. The statement should be in US Dollars (USD); otherwise, a translated version showing the equivalent amount in USD is required. The bank/ loan statement should cover the minimum tuition amount required for the extension request.
   
4. Financial Affidavit of Support form – Only required if tuition is paid for by a sponsor/ family member. The affidavit should have a verified/ certified e-signature from the sponsor OR signed in ink. Typewritten names as signatures will not be accepted.
   • For graduate students
   • For undergraduate students

Process

1. The student should complete section 1 of the form and must have their Academic Advisor sign and complete section 2.
2. Prepare requirements stated above.
3. Upload all requirements on the ISGSS: Program Extension Form Google Form
   ISGSS: Program
   Extension Form
4. Final review will be done by the ISGSS office. We will send an updated I-20 to the student within 7-10 working days after receiving the completed program extension form.