can you have 3 sponsors for f-1 visa?

[mrs.jayb 0]

Just wondering if it is possible to have 3 financial sponsors for an F-1 student visa. Mother, sister, and family friend who is a US citizen?

Thanks!

[mrs.jayb 0]

any suggestions would be helpful. I know there are allowed to be 2 sponsors one for tuition and one for room and board but could another sponsor be added? would that give a little more of a boost with the financial aid aspect of the application?

Thanks vjers!

[canadian_wife 1,823]

When I applied to be a student in the US, it did not ask for sponsors. It was required that the STUDENT have the money, not other people having the money and promising to help the student out if needed.

If the student didn't have the money than the student was not given the visa.

Has this changed?

[sachinky 465]

There are no "sponsors" for a F-1, from what I understand.

The student via whatever method needs to demonstrate viability. You can try and have written agreements but I don't know how much weight that will carry. I was mostly on scholarship and whatever little money that was required, my parents were able to show enough funds in bonds, bank deposits, etc.