are all need based aid the same?

<p>that means they are giving you their money, institutional money, not federal grants and/or loans. These schools will still require financial information from you. Every school is different on how/much aid they give to international students who need financial support to attend college.</p>

<p>[Financing</a> your Education : Iowa State University Admissions](<a href=“http://www.admissions.iastate.edu/intl/finance.php]Financing”>Tuition and Fees - Iowa State University)
I see you are from Iowa, for example here is what Iowa state has to offer for non-US citizens</p>