Minimum Financial Support
& Cost of Living
J-1 Scholar Exchange Visitor Program
The U.S. Department of State requires J-1 Exchange Visitors to have financial support sufficient to provide for their basic expenses while in the U.S.
Non-Employee
ISSS requires the following minimum amounts per month to issue Form(s) DS-2019:
- $3,000 per month for the J-1 exchange visitor
- $750 per month for each J-2 dependent
If there is no university non-salary funding or it is not sufficient to meet the minimum amounts, the scholar must provide proof of other funds. See Proof of Financial Support Requirements.
The amounts align with the Cost of Attendance for Anschutz students and are reviewed annually.
Employee
Per university policy, an employee must be paid the salary appropriate for their employment category including visiting appointments.
For Anschutz positions, see HR Business Partners Employee Categories Resources.
For downtown campus positions, see
If the university salary is not sufficient to meet the minimum amounts above, the scholar must provide proof of other funds. See Proof of Financial Support Requirements.
Cost of Living
The Denver/Aurora area has a high cost of living. The amounts above are minimums that provide for a very modest living and probably require sharing housing. For more information about the cost of living, consult these resources:
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