Minimum Financial Support & Cost of Living

The U.S. Department of State requires that a J-1 Exchange Visitor have adequate financial resources to participate in the Exchange Visitor Program for themselves and their J-2 Dependents.

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  HR Business Partners Employee Categories Resources.

If the university salary is not sufficient to meet the minimum amounts above, the prospective employee 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:

• Living Wage Calculation
• Housing
• Transportation