You will be required to provide proof of your U.S.-based home address. The documentation or identification that you submit must include:
- Your full name.
- Your current U.S. address.
Accepted forms of proof include:
- A fully signed, unexpired lease or rental agreement with your name listed as the lessee, permitted resident, or renter (may be a photocopy).
- A driver’s license or other government-issued ID (unexpired with no evidence of tampering, such as clipped corners or holes; may be a photocopy).
- Note: Passports are not accepted, because they do not include a home address.
- Documents issued within the last 60 days showing your name, current address, and issue/statement date (may be a photocopy), such as:
- A utility bill (i.e., water, gas, electric, or cable).
- A phone or internet bill (i.e., landline, cell phone, or home internet).
- A bank, credit card, or investment account statement.
- A student loan statement.
- A letter from a U.S. university or college registrar’s office (on official letterhead).
- Official mail from a government agency.
- A government check or employer paycheck.
For Canadian Residents: If you do not have a U.S.-based home address, refer to the Canadian Fee Assistance Program website for eligibility, deadlines, and application information.