<p>Hi! I'm new to the college scene, and I have this doubt on whether I'm considered an international student or not.</p>
<p>I am a US Citizen, born and lived in Texas for 9 years, but I currently reside in Mexico and it's where I've done most of my studies. Currently coursing high school there.</p>
<p>Am I an International Student because my studies are in another country? If so, then I wont be eligible for the same aid like any other american citizen?</p>
<p>Typically an international student is someone who will need a special study visa to study in the US (F1). Since you’re a citizen, you wouldn’t need a visa and thus you wouldn’t be an international student.
HOWEVER some colleges consider “international applicants” for admission those who have studied in another country for a long time, since their examinations, classes, etc, are those of the foreign country where they studied; however in virtually all cases citizens are considered “citizens” for financial aid purposes. You’d need to check on the colleges’ websites.</p>
<p>And in the case of private scholarships given by the college itself, would I still be considered even though my studies aren’t in the US? Or does that depend on the college as well?</p>
<p>You will be eligible for aid just like any US students, but you will be evaluated in context with your peers in Mexico.</p>
<p>I see now. Thank you for your help!</p>
<p>You apply as a first year. Not int’l. I too am a us citizen living abroad. Only some universities evaluate you in context with people.from ur region such as cornell. Others evaluate with other americans.</p>