<p>I just found out (pretty late, yeah I know :() that I might need to apply for the International Student status. I've studied in the US for the past 3 years, and Canada for the last 5. I hold a Canadian passport, and I'm here on a H4 Visa (Parent has H1 working). </p>
<p>1.Am I required to apply for the Int. student status? </p>
<p>2.Has anyone had any experience with this? How did you get through and pay for college? I know int. students get a lot less (or none) financial help with colleges..Since government grants cover a lot of the need-based funding?</p>
<p>3.Aside from financial aid forms, is there any difference between applying for regular and int? </p>
<p>THANK YOU FOR ANY HELP AND ANSWERS! Ahh freaking out here :(</p>
<p>Check the residency requirements of the colleges you’re applying to. It depends on the school/state and length of time you have had a US domicile. For NY public schools, H-4 visa holders (and children of H-1 holders) can be considered residents for tuition purposes. In some states, you’re considered a resident if you graduated from high school there. If there’s any doubt after reading the requirements on their website, just call/email the school.</p>
<p>Since you are a Canadian citizen, have you considered applying to any Canadian colleges?</p>
<p>Re: the differences…as a Canadian citizen, you are not eligible for any federally funded need based aid. In addition, some colleges have more limited funds or no funds to provide financial aid to international students. Some do. As stated above, check each college. Call if neccessary.</p>
<p>^ Yeah, I’m trying to find a few good Canadian schools to apply to as well. Might as well give it a shot, right? Thanks for the help, any other tips would be appreciated!</p>