All international students must prove they can support themselves for one academic year. For this reason, proof of financial support is required in order to get an I-20. The amount shown in a financial support document may vary depending on certain factors such as:
- Tuition & fees rate, which depends on Residency:
- In-state Tuition (also known as "resident") is for those who:
- (1) completed high school in New Mexico and is admitted to pursue an undergraduate degree the first regular semester after high school graduation; OR
- (2) are recipients of the International Competitive Scholarship; OR
- Out-of-state Tuition (also known as "non-resident") is for international students who did not meet the abovementioned "in-state" criteria.
- Descubre Tuition Rate: For qualified Mexican nationals attending Las Cruces Main Campus only. No application is required.
- In-state Tuition (also known as "resident") is for those who:
- Bringing dependents will also increase the amount that you need to show in a financial support document.
- Add $5,600 for spouse
- Add $3,600 for each child you will be bringing.
Please refer to the table below to find the amount that you need to show in a financial document. The table provides a breakdown of the costs of attendance for one academic year for the student.
For Undergraduate Students at the Las Cruces Main Campus
| Out-of-State | In-State | Descubre | |
| Tuition & Fees | $26,750 | $8,450 | $12,675 |
| Living Expenses | $11,250 | $11,250 | $11,250 |
| Health Insurance/MISC | $5,550 | $5,550 | $5,550 |
| TOTAL | $43,550 | $25,250 |
$29,475 |
