Navigating document requirements for foreign exchange compliance can sometimes feel confusing. Please review the common questions below to help you easily locate, understand, and submit the correct official documents for your payment.
How can I find my official school invoice or bill notification?
If you do not already have your invoice saved, there are several ways to locate your official billing documents:
- Log in to Your Student Account (Recommended): Students can typically find their official billing information by logging into their institution's online student portal. Search for keywords like "billing," "student account," or "tuition statement" on the institution's homepage. Log into your specific student portal (e.g., "My[SchoolName]") using your student credentials to view your balance and download the statement.
- Check Your Institution-Registered Email: Billing notifications are often sent directly to the official email address provided by your institution (typically an .edu email address).
- Check Your Personal Email: If you provided a personal email address during the application process (e.g., 163.com, qq.com, Gmail), check your inbox and spam folders for any bill notifications sent by the institution.
- Review Official Admission Documents (Issued within the last two months): If you are a new student, official documents provided during your admission process may include the required payment details. Examples include:
- United States: I-20 or J-1 forms
- United Kingdom: CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies)
- Australia: Offer Letter
- Japan: Admission Notice and corresponding payment emails.
- Contact Your Institution: If you are still unable to find your official invoice or bill notification using the methods above, please contact your institution’s student accounts or bursar's office directly for assistance.
What should an institution-issued document look like?
As a reminder, your document must be official (not handwritten) and clearly show the Institution's Name/Logo, the Student's Full Name, the Payment Amount, and the Due Date or Schooling Term all on the same page.
For your reference, please review the sample documents below to see what acceptable formats typically look like:
Please note: Accepted file formats are PNG, JPG, or PDF. The maximum file size is 8 MB.
- An official letterhead invoice issued directly by the institution's billing department.
- A full-page screenshot or downloaded PDF from your online student portal showing your name, school logo, and current balance.
- An official admission document that includes your tuition deposit or first-year fee requirements.