Sources & verification
Every number in the planner links to a source and carries a "last verified" date. Where we could not verify against an official/primary source, the number is markedlow confidence — honestly. Models are re-verified quarterly; official fees can change between reviews, so always confirm on the linked source before paying.
MS in United States model verified 2026-07-10
- in.ets.org high · verified 2026-07-10
used for: GRE General Test; Additional official score sends (GRE + TOEFL/IELTS) - in.ets.org high · verified 2026-07-10
used for: TOEFL iBT or IELTS Academic - wes.org medium · verified 2026-07-10
used for: Transcripts and credential evaluation (if required) - gradadmissions.stanford.edu high · verified 2026-07-10
used for: Application fees (8-10 universities) - admissions.sdsu.edu medium · verified 2026-07-10
used for: Enrollment/admit deposit - gyandhan.com medium · verified 2026-07-10
used for: Education loan sanction (processing fee) - internationalstudent.com medium · verified 2026-07-10
used for: Funds proof for I-20 (bank/CA certificates); First semester tuition remittance - ice.gov high · verified 2026-07-10
used for: SEVIS I-901 fee - travel.state.gov high · verified 2026-07-10
used for: DS-160 + MRV visa application fee - ustraveldocs.com low · verified 2026-07-10
used for: Visa interview trip (photos, courier, travel to consulate) - bu.edu medium · verified 2026-07-10
used for: Visa Integrity Fee (paid at visa issuance) - americanvisitorinsurance.com medium · verified 2026-07-10
used for: F-1 health insurance (year 1) - airindia.com medium · verified 2026-07-10
used for: One-way flight India → US - redfin.com medium · verified 2026-07-10
used for: Housing security deposit + first month - mpowerfinancing.com medium · verified 2026-07-10
used for: Arrival setup: SIM, bedding, kitchen, transit - universityliving.com medium · verified 2026-07-10
used for: Monthly rent (shared, months 1-3); Monthly living excluding rent (months 1-3); Rent — Tier 1 - findmyplace.co medium · verified 2026-07-10
used for: Rent — Tier 2; Rent — Tier 3 - xe.com high · verified 2026-07-10
used for: Exchange rate (USD→INR)
MS in Germany model verified 2026-07-10
- ieltsidpindia.com high · verified 2026-07-10
used for: IELTS Academic (English proficiency) - mygermanuniversity.com high · verified 2026-07-10
used for: APS India certificate (mandatory academic verification) - msingermany.com low · verified 2026-07-10
used for: Shortlisting programs (DAAD database / counselor) - uni-assist.de high · verified 2026-07-10
used for: University applications (uni-assist + direct portals) - gyandhan.com medium · verified 2026-07-10
used for: Education loan sanction (optional, processing costs) - daad.de high · verified 2026-07-10
used for: Accept admit + semester contribution (Semesterbeitrag); Monthly living costs excluding rent (first 3 months) - india.diplo.de high · verified 2026-07-10
used for: Open + fund blocked account (Sperrkonto) €11,904 - wise.com high · verified 2026-07-10
used for: Forex transfer of blocked amount (markup + TCS) - visa.vfsglobal.com medium · verified 2026-07-10
used for: National (D) student visa fee + VFS service charge - expatrio.com medium · verified 2026-07-10
used for: Incoming/travel insurance for the visa gap - iamexpat.de medium · verified 2026-07-10
used for: Housing search + Kaution (security deposit); Monthly rent (WG room / student hall, first 3 months); Rent — Tier 1; Rent — Tier 2 - airindia.com medium · verified 2026-07-10
used for: One-way flight India → Germany - iamexpat.de medium · verified 2026-07-10
used for: Arrival setup: Anmeldung, SIM, Rundfunkbeitrag, kitchen, transit - help.expatrio.com medium · verified 2026-07-10
used for: German public health insurance (TK/AOK student rate, monthly) - meinbavaria.de medium · verified 2026-07-10
used for: Rent — Tier 3 - xe.com high · verified 2026-07-10
used for: Exchange rate (EUR→INR)
MS in Canada model verified 2026-07-10
- ieltsidpindia.com high · verified 2026-07-10
used for: IELTS Academic (or PTE/TOEFL) - mastersportal.com low · verified 2026-07-10
used for: Shortlisting universities and programs - grad.ubc.ca high · verified 2026-07-10
used for: Applications to 5–8 universities - uottawa.ca medium · verified 2026-07-10
used for: Accept admit + tuition deposit - gyandhan.com medium · verified 2026-07-10
used for: Education loan sanction (India) - canada.ca high · verified 2026-07-10
used for: Proof-of-funds documentation - studentgic.sbicanada.com high · verified 2026-07-10
used for: Open + fund GIC (CAD 22,895) - ircc.canada.ca high · verified 2026-07-10
used for: Study permit + biometrics - expedia.co.in medium · verified 2026-07-10
used for: One-way flight India → Canada - www150.statcan.gc.ca medium · verified 2026-07-10
used for: First tuition remittance (term 1) - zumper.com medium · verified 2026-07-10
used for: Housing search + deposit + first month; Monthly rent (shared accommodation); Rent — Tier 1; Rent — Tier 2; Rent — Tier 3 - yorku.ca high · verified 2026-07-10
used for: Health insurance, year 1 (UHIP / provincial) - international.uwo.ca medium · verified 2026-07-10
used for: Arrival kit: SIM, transit, bedding, winter gear - educanada.ca medium · verified 2026-07-10
used for: Monthly living excluding rent - xe.com high · verified 2026-07-10
used for: Exchange rate (CAD→INR)