are all need based aid the same?

[swimcatsmom]

<p>Federal aid through FAFSA is for US citizens and eligible non-citizens. According to the FAFSA instructions
[Completing</a> the FAFSA 08-09/The Application Questions(14-31)](<a href=“http://www.studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/completing_fafsa/2008_2009/ques2-1.html]Completing”>http://www.studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/completing_fafsa/2008_2009/ques2-1.html)</p>

<p>the holder of an H series visa is not eligible for federal financial aid.</p>

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If you are neither a citizen nor an eligible noncitizen, you are not eligible for federal student aid; for example, you are not eligible if you are in the U.S. on one of the following:</p>

<pre><code>* An F-1, F-2 or M-1 student visa.

• A J-1 or J-2 exchange visitor visa.
• A B-1 or B-2 visitor visa.
• A G series visa (pertaining to international organizations).
  *** An H series or L series visa (allowing temporary employment in the U.S.).**
• A “Notice of Approval to Apply for Permanent Residence” (I-171 or I-464).
• An I-94 stamped “Temporary Protected Status.”
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