Am I an international Student?

[tanokan]

<p>Hi, I am ready to apply for Fall 2014 admission. My concern is that I do not know if I should apply as an international student or not.
I was born in Africa, got my high degree there (language of instruction: French). Since 2010, I am a permanent resident in USA. I have already completed 3 semesters in a Community College in New York City. </p>

<p>I am sure that I have to take the TOEFL exam but I do not know if I should apply as International Student.
Someone can help?</p>

[campaigner]

<p>You should call or email the admissions office to ask (<a href=“mailto:gs-admit@columbia.edu”>gs-admit@columbia.edu</a>, don’t know the phone number off the top of my head). I believe for financial aid type purposes you are not international, but I don’t know for sure.</p>