Citizenship vs. Greencard for a grad school admission and funding

Graduate School
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<p>hello,</p>

<p>would a citizen, compared to a greencard holder, have a better chance at getting into a graduate program and/or receiving fundings?</p>

<p>im aiming at the top engineering program (mostly ph.d. but possibly some masters. i know that it's much harder to get fundings for masters) and definitely need scholarship/funding/finaid.
i just have a feeling that at least citizens would have a better chance of getting fundings. and because of that the school would accept 'more' citizens. but that's my gut feeling.</p>

<p>please let me know whats a deal. i have a green card, and can apply for citizenship if i feel needed.
thanks</p>

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<p>As far as I know, citizens and permanent residents get equal treatment.</p>

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<p>You should apply for citizenship if you are elegible and have the money to do so now. I wanted to study abroad but couln't b/c back then I wasnt a citizen. I also have come across scholarships that are offer to citizens only. It's always a good thing to do, PLUS, you can vote :)</p>

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<p>dsl, i dont know why you couldnt do a study abroad (cuz i did).
but yes, basically i was wondering and worring that there'd be a lot of citizen-only scholarship/fundings
any other comments would be helpful</p>

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<p>This is probably a question you should direct to the financial aid department at the schools to which you applied.</p>

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<p>considering that there're citizen-only scholarships, wouldnt that decrease my chance of getting into a top ph.d. program since that'd mean the program have more money for citizens?</p>

<p>DSP, i had sent this question to my financial aid office.</p>

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<p>OK...and what did the financial aid office say?</p>