<p>Hi..im new to this community
Im currently in 11th grade..and i live in INDIA...i want to do my bachelors degree in my dream place...U.S..
I know i need to write SAT exam both SAT I and SAT subject tests..
but how much marks do i need to get the financial aid..and my family is only willing to give me ...say abt 2500 $..
If im Indian ...is there difference ??do u know any colleges in which most indians go ??+++++Financial AId or Scholarships</p>
<p>Welcome to the boards. Yet another Indian in our blocks! You have a long way to go :). Here's the process in a nutshell:</p>
<p>It is significantly more difficult for internationals seeking aid to get into top American colleges. (those not needing aid aren't at that much of a disadvantage...correct me if I'm wrong)</p>
<p>What kind of a college do you want to attend? Public? Private? Ivy? It all depends on your stats. How are your grades and extracurriculars? If they're top notch, by all means apply to top colleges...you get the picture.</p>
<p>Now, back to the aid situation. There are only a handful of colleges which are need-blind for internationals (ie. they don't consider your need for aid while making their admission decision), and these are Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Middlebury, Williams and MIT. Keep in mind that these are highly selective, and only the cream of the crop get into them.</p>
<p>A lot of smaller privates and publics offer merit-based scholarships (unlike the Ivies). So if your stats/grades are good, you may be in the running for them. Basically, it all comes down to your stats. Maybe you should post them here, for us to view and help you out a bit more, although you must bear in mind that no one here is really qualified to tell you your chances.</p>
<p>But I am getting a little ahead of myself. Be glad that you have a year left to understand this bamboozling process. First, I'd say take your SAT once to see how it goes and where you stand (you might want to give the ACT a look as well). SAT 2's should be taken in early 12th grade. Meanwhile, in this year, work on your extracurriculars - expand on the things you love doing outside academics. If you can convey the message that you have a passion outside academics, that will really look great.</p>
<p>I hope at least a bit of this made sense to you :D. Feel free to post more questions here...the other members and I will be glad to help you out.</p>
<p>P.S.:You may want to look for some private scholarships, although I don't know how many are available to Indians...need someone to comment on this</p>
<p>Thx..for replying..Well extracurricuralor...i dont have state level qualification..but i WAS in extracurriculars...
IT doesnt Matter which college it is ...private,state..or anything..i just want to get into some college ..i want to do Computer Science...
Well i got really less % in 10th...cuz i was sick..i got 83%..but im sure i will get the best mark in my school in 12th...
..Im really vry interested in computers and i have great knowledge..and i know if i goto u.s my knowledge will surely help me A lot!!!!...</p>
<p>OK. You'd probably be best off taking the SAT's now to see where you are. Anyway, don't say that it doesn't matter what college it is! Try out some of the college matchmaker programs on collegeboard.com or princetonreview.com...that will probably help narrow down your chances.</p>
<p>...Well...i had selected a few colleges..but wat i require is Aid for $$$$$
Doesnt any colleges in u.s has indian Undergraduates ???</p>
<p>...PLZ ...i dont want to take LOAN....i dont want to risk...plzzzz ....</p>
<p>U.S. colleges have plenty of undergrads from India who are either, U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents or international students.</p>
<p>As an international student, yourt ability t pay will be a factor in admissions at many colleges here in the U.S.</p>
<p>Get rid of Harvard from the need-blind schools.</p>
<p>See Rko/rik, we really can't assess your chances for merit-based aid without seeing some more stats such as SAT's...a lot of publics dole out money for high scorers...</p>
<p>you say your family only wants to give you $2500 for college. </p>
<p>As a point of reference for you, that will not cover the meal plan for a year of college in the top US private schools. </p>
<p>Unless you are a top scholar, or your parents are going to pay alot more than you stated, you aren't going to get US colleges to give you free money. You said you don't want loans?? Why not. I am befuddled than an international student would expect a US school to just give them money (unless you are a top scholar). </p>
<p>your grades from your senior year are less important in admissions process since you start the application process before your midterm grades usually come out. It's 11th grade that will be front and center on the application</p>
<p>How much marks in SAT do i need to get Financial aid...from colleges...??</p>
<p>If i get vry high marks in both SAT I and SAT II...
wont i get financial aid...?</p>
<p>actually my parents can pay more...but the total costs for 4 yrs...is vry high..so i said 2500$...if my parents are sure ..if im studying in best colleges they can surely pay me ....but not much than 8000$..</p>
<p>Ok..Wat about the other colleges like univ of houston,univ of chicago,utah,madison ???..etc..</p>
<p>From Univerisity of Chicago's website:
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What kind of financial aid is available for international applicants and how can I apply for it?</p>
<p>Unfortunately, the University of Chicago is unable to admit and support most of its international applicants requesting financial aid. However, we do try to fund as many students as we can. This past year we were able to offer financial aid awards ranging from $9,000 to $49,000 per year to 16 of the most highly qualified international applicants who sought partial or full support. Be aware that competition for this funding is always very intense; about 1,200 international applicants applied for admission last year (234 were admitted). The total amount that we offered to admitted internationals was about $660,000. If a student indicates on the Application for Admission that he or she intends to request financial aid, we send that student an International Student Financial Aid Application (ISFAA). He or she must return that form and Part 4 of our application. No other forms are needed. Financial aid award notifications are sent with letters offering admission. Be aware that the admissions process for international applicants is not “need-blind”; meaning that the admissions committee considers whether or not a student requires aid when making admissions decisions. We are unable to admit students that we cannot fund. Therefore, we recommend that international applicants apply for aid only if they do not have the resources to fund their education. </p>
<p>*If I apply Early Action, can I apply for financial aid? *</p>
<p>If you are applying for need-based financial aid as in international student, you must wait until the Regular Notification competition (deadline: January 1st) to submit your application. International applicants seeking financial aid who apply Early Action will be automatically deferred to the Regular Notification cycle. </p>
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<p>The mission of most state univerisities (which are public schools) is to provide an affordable education for thier in-state residents.
For an out of state student tuition, room and board could easily be anywhere from $25,000 to almost 40,000. Most of these schools only use the FAFSA and the federal methodology to determine financial need. Unless you are a highly recruited athlete or a really top scholar, your ability to get a large amount of need based FA (outside of loans) is nil.</p>
<p>Rko: did you bother to read the sticky thread that deals with international student aid?</p>
<p>Erm...just one more can you stop using those extra ++, .... ,$$$. Its annoying.</p>
<p>Where are you from Rko? I mean which city?</p>
<p>Im from india.....near chennai...
Y ?
yes i read that sticky thread</p>
<p>Another thing you may want to consider: When you post on BB for information and advice, try to use proper English. Don't use the language you would use in IM.</p>
<p>Ok.. I wont</p>
<p>SO if i get very high marks in SAT I and Subject Tests...which colleges should i apply to get Financial AID ???</p>
<p>Those are just part of the application. Your application as a whole is considered not only the scores.</p>
<p>Whole of application???..but first of all we need high sat marks isn't?</p>